Door Knocker
17th century (made)
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Cast iron door knocker, decorated with a stylised acanthus and a lion's mask with adorsed animal masks at the neck.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
| Brief description | Door knocker, decorated with a stylised acanthus and a lion's mask with adorsed animal masks at the neck, cast iron, France, 17th century. |
| Physical description | Cast iron door knocker, decorated with a stylised acanthus and a lion's mask with adorsed animal masks at the neck. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Stylised acanthus and a lion's mask with adorsed animal masks at the neck. |
| Gallery label | DOOR KNOCKER
Cast iron
France; 17th century
2760-1855
Decorated with stylised acanthus and a lion's mask with adorsed animal masks at the neck. It is possibly cast in several parts, the central neck rivetted.(07/1994) |
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| Bibliographic reference | The Art Journal. 1869. p.222. |
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| Accession number | 2760-1855 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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