Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks by Tanavoli, Parviz
Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks by Tanavoli, Parviz

Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks

A smaller version of this updated and expanded book was published by The Smithsonian Institution in 1976...
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Author: Parviz Tanavoli
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Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks by Tanavoli, Parviz

Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks

$65.56
Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks by Tanavoli, Parviz

Persian Locks: 1500 Years of Iranian Padlocks

$65.56
Author: Parviz Tanavoli
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

A smaller version of this updated and expanded book was published by The Smithsonian Institution in 1976 with the title, "Locks from Iran: Pre-Islamic to Twentieth Century." In 2019 and 2020 the author edited his original book adding new text and a great number of new high-quality photos of locks which have been added to his collection in the 44 years since the first book was published.

In Iran, the padlock was developed in an amazing variety of sizes, shapes, materials, and mechanisms, the likes of which are less frequently encountered in Europe. On the whole, very little attention has been devoted to the history and development of the lock in Iran.

Parviz Tanavoli, contemporary Iran's leading sculptor, was first attracted to the locks of his own country because of their sculptural qualities. In this beautiful and informative book the author shares with us, in over 500 photos and drawings, the most interesting examples of locks from his famous collection which was first introduced to the American public by the Smithsonian Institute on the occasion of the American Bicentennial. You will also find detailed drawings which clearly illustrate the workings of the various locking mechanisms (e.g., barbed-spring, helical-spring, notched-shackle, hook and revolving catch, etc.) used in the locks in this book. All locks are dated and when known, the place of manufacture is given.

--Parviz Tanavoli

Author: Parviz Tanavoli
Publisher: Artisan Ideas
Published: 07/07/2021
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
ISBN: 9781733325011


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