Door-Knocker
1400-1500 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Wrought iron door knocker, in the form of a coiled dragon with barbed tongue and tail. The body is punched to represent scales.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Door-knocker, wrought iron, in the form of a coiled serpent, possibly Italy, 1400-1500 |
| Physical description | Wrought iron door knocker, in the form of a coiled dragon with barbed tongue and tail. The body is punched to represent scales. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Gallery label | DOOR KNOCKER
Wrought iron
France; 19th century
518-1895
In the form of a dragon.(07/1994) |
| Production | Described as 'French; late 15th century' in Central Inventory. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Campbell, Marian. An Introduction to Ironwork. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1985. 48 p., ill. ISBN 0112904157
p.44, fig.62b |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 518-1895 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
