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Cylindrical lock
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Cylindrical lock
Number of tool
A11429:1053
Description of use
A small hanging cylindrical lock used for locking chests. The need for such locks and keys arose when silver and other valuables were stored.
Place of archaeological excavation
Mežotne Hillfort
Material
Iron
Date
11th - 13th century
Location
National History Museum of Latvia
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