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Door Knocker

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1750-1825

GUSN

GUSN-34197

Description

Lion's head with oval loop knocker; both with threads in the back; black paint; some rust.

Details

Descriptive Terms

door knockers
casting (process)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
lion
Iron
Slip Cast
Painted
Lion
KNOCKER

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

7 x 5 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1931.1255

Date

1750-1825 (Possibly)

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