Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock
Item
Title
Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock
Description
Al -Jazari invented the first even padlock combination chest, as seen in his book. This chest and it's mechanical interworkings mirror those in al-Jazari's book, and is thought to have been made using his blueprint. Made of brass, sheet and cast, with a silver inlay, the combination chest was not only the most secure form of a lock, but also an engineering milestone in history. (aerial view)
Creator
Unknown
Spatial Coverage
20.5 x 19.5 x 16cm
Date Created
First half of the 13th century AD
