A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes.
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Metal Detectorist Finds 1600-Year-Old Tiny Gold Lock, Reveals Intricate Roman Craftsmanship
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Photo from Stefan Brentführer / LWL In general, ancient Roman locks were used to protect small containers comparable to modern jewelry boxes, officials said. But what about the tiny gold lock?