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key shadows on a late 16th or early 17th century strongbox


I came across this at the metropolitan museum of art last week when my husband noticed something amazing about this steel strongbox. he wanted to know how anyone managed to save this key for so many hundreds of years? I would really love to know too, I bet there are some interesting stories. check out the other interesting details on the box below. if you'd like to see more shadows or if you want to join in the fun, please visit  hey harriet's shadow shot sunday meme. a big thank you to tracy for hosting shadow shot sunday.
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Indrani said…
A box full of mysteries.
Very nice capture.
I like the first shot.
March 27, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Pietro Brosio said…
Beautiful pictures, how many details in this box. Very intriguing indeed!
March 27, 2011 at 2:04 AM
Hey Harriet said…
Now that is gorgeous old strongbox and it is surprising that the original key for it still remains. Isn't the key just lovely? I wish keys were still made like that today. Modern keys are so bland in comparison!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
March 27, 2011 at 5:35 AM
nycstylelittlecannoli said…
I just love the Met and also that they allow photography in some exhibits. great photo....they have so much neat stuff in that place!!
March 27, 2011 at 6:30 AM
Kitty said…
the insides of that box is supercool. It's hard to believe someone engineered it to work.

Hope your weekend was a good one, Lily!
March 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Hootin Anni said…
Wow...I'm speechless. I've not seen anything so interesting in all aspects like this for a long long time.


Your comments are always welcomed as is your company!! Have a great Sunday!

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March 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Kathe W. said…
stellar photos!Great attention to detail and composition.
March 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM
KaHolly said…
Really great pics. Love your variety each week!! ~karen
March 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Sebab said…
This looks like a total mystery box. I love the key to it.
Cruise Picture
March 27, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Anonymous said…
It would be interesting to know what that box stored or was used for. Looks like some kind of fighting tools. PGma
March 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Thérèse said…
Better know how to operate this multi lock system! Quite a chest!
March 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Jeri ~ said…
Wow - very cool photos!!
March 27, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Oakland Daily Photo said…
The textures you've captured in this photo are wonderful.
March 28, 2011 at 4:47 AM
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