Need help identifying padlock signs

[Flowinghair]

Good evening everyone,

It?s been a while that I?ve posted anything but today I found a chest that I liked in a thrift store.
But how it usually goes I?m now more interested in the padlock with its marking and its history.

Does anybody know a website where I could find where the marking originated from?

I?m grateful for any help or insight you have.

 

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[Retired Sarge]

The style reminds me of what I've seen referred to as "Chinese" style locks. The "Asterisk" reminds me of what I see on stuff coming out of India.

That's all I can say.......I know, not much. Maybe RedCoat will chime in soon!

 

[HuntinDog]

Do you have the key??
Most Chinese locks the key enters from the end of the lock and push the lock pin in the center out the other end.
I agree it has a Hindu/Arab look...

 

[CaptEsteban]

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[islamoradamark]

great looking chest