Door Knocker
late 16th century (made)
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This is a bronze door knocker made in the late 16th century in Venice, Italy. The knocker is in the form of a female demi-figure between two hounds, above which is a shield of arms supported by two nude youths.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Door knocker, bronze, Italian (Venice), late 16th century |
| Physical description | Door knocker with a female demi-figure between two hounds, above which is a shield of arms supported by two nude youths. |
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| Gallery label | DOOR-KNOCKER
In the form of two putti with a female figure with two hounds
Italian (Venetian); late 16th century |
| Object history | Bought in 1869. |
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| Summary | This is a bronze door knocker made in the late 16th century in Venice, Italy. The knocker is in the form of a female demi-figure between two hounds, above which is a shield of arms supported by two nude youths. |
| Bibliographic reference | 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. 32 |
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| Accession number | 422-1869 |
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| Record created | August 29, 2008 |
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