Circa 900-1000 AD A very rare and unusual object to find on the art market, a full Viking door padlock with two decorative lions used as a protective force. This padlock is of high quality and possibly used to protect a building of high importance, possibly a storage area for someone of high social status or a building of significance within themunity. Very fine condition. Extremely rare and umon object to find available on the art market. Size: L:80mm / W:330mm; 940g Provenance: From a private collection; previously was acquired from G. M. in London in 2017.