Roman Bronze Key Door-Lock Bolt nepal embodies the Ogoni’s deep connection

embodies the Ogoni’s deep connection between art

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and aesthetic sensibilities of the Chimú people

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Roman Bronze Key Door-Lock Bolt nepal embodies the Ogoni’s deep connectionRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD A fascinating cast bronze door lock bolt from ancient Rome, once part of the locking mechanism of a wooden door. The bolt would slide back and forth to secure or release the door, operated only by the correct key. The small perforations of varying shapes corresponded precisely to the wards on the matching keyan ingenious system preventing unauthorized access. Early Roman keys demonstrated remarkable technical sophistication