Hindu safe locker

Front closed.
Open
Open left side, Lakshmi
Open right side, Rukmini & Krishna
One of 3 keys
Second key, can't make out all writing.
On front, "pallathur" in Tamil, which is a village in India
Other marking on front. Can't find translation

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Posted by misslori2417
4 years ago
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Description Found this safe yesterday. It's approximately 3 ft tall, 18 inches wide. On the front it says "pallathur" in Tamil. Inside are paintings of, I believe, Lakshmi, the Hindu diety of wealth and good fortune, and Rukmini & Krishna. It is extremely heavy. Has 3 skeleton keys that go to it. I have only been able to find one photo of it online, which I will include, but the article that goes along with it has absolutely nothing to do with the safe itself. I've found a couple somewhat similar photos online but not exact.
Category Other
Medium I believe iron but not entirely sure.
Distinguishing marks See pics
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item Approximately 36"x18"
Date Period Looks pretty old.
Weight Extremely heavy.
History Found this yesterday at my storage unit by the trash.
Price Would love to know...
Price Paid (If known) $0
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Submitted by MarkBlemish

Here’s something similar https://www.heritageartscochin.com/Tamil-Nadu-Royal-Locker I’ll add more if I find anything. Not much info but other similar ones https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/double-door-safety-locker-22516737312.html https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/dindigul-security-locker-14439704462.html https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/temple-safety-locker-19265906548.html
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