Brass Chinese Koi Shaped Locks gold and black in what appears to be

in what appears to be pencil on the back

I believe--have so much grace and character

Much used but in very good condition

75ʺd × 5

but good condition overall and not as fragile as they appear

Brass Chinese Koi Shaped Locks gold and black in what appears to beThese great circa 1950s heavy brass Chinese koi shaped locks are ideal for holding closed a Chinese chest, but are also great objects hung on the wall or just sitting around. The larger of the two opens and closes without a key; the smaller (which I am just throwing in with the other) is locked and would need a Chinese key (which looks like a large, flat metal pin and are fairly easily found) to open. The larger of the two measures 6" long x 3 5 8"