Door Knocker and Escutcheon

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Artist/Maker	Unknown
Place of origin	Italy (made)

This is a bronze door knocker made in the 16th century Italy. The handle is terminating in two lion's heads.

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Categories	Architectural Fittings Sculpture
Object type	Door knocker and escutcheon
Parts	This object consists of 2 parts. M/W Knocker Door Knocker
Materials and techniques	Bronze Bronze
Brief description	Door knocker, bronze, with two lion's heads, Italian, 16th century
Physical description	The handle terminating in two lion's heads and the escutcheon is an open mouthed mask.
Dimensions	Including staple length: 28cm Width of handle width: 13.33cm
Object history	Bought in 1869.
Subjects depicted	Lion Mask
Summary	This is a bronze door knocker made in the 16th century Italy. The handle is terminating in two lion's heads.
Bibliographic references	List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1869, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 2 Penny, Nicholas. Catalogue of European Sculpture in the Ashmolean Museum: 1540 to the Present day. vol. I, Italian. Oxford, 1992, p. 253
Collection	Sculpture Collection
Accession number	15:2-1869

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Record created	August 26, 2008
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O166313/door-knocker-and-unknown/

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