A Study On The Culture Of Chinese Ancient Locksets

Lock is one of the most common tools in people's daily life. According to the historical records and unearthed cultural relics, locks have a history of more than five thousand years, which first appeared in Neolithic period. With the social development and technological progress, lock itself also keeps its step to improve. Never the less, it extends its functions and significance from security insurance to traditional folk culture and other areas. An overall review of the long history of ancient Chinese lock and its abundant shapes and decorations indicates the extensive cultural implications and significance. However, for many reasons, there are few researchers who really focus on locksets, as well as related research materials. Against the background that the whole society pay great attention to the cultural continuity and protection, studying the evolution and cultural meanings of ancient Chinese lock by using existing literature and physical materials can not only provide a brief view of ancient Chinese locks, but also helps to further research on related folk culture and design art, which is of theoretical and realistic importance.