Knocker
15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Door furniture has been made in brass and iron since the early Middle Ages if not before.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Brass knocker in the shape of a feathered figure with claw foot, Flemish, 15th century |
| Physical description | Brass knocker in the shape of a feathered figure with a claw foot (a 'syren'). |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Door furniture has been made in brass and iron since the early Middle Ages if not before. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.26-1953 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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