Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
Brass door-knocker, cast in the shape of a lion. The lion is crouching and holds an animal's head in its front paws, the neck of which acts as the knocker. The lion's tail is divided in to two and these are crossed over, resting on its back.
History note: Charles Davis Esq., 147 New Bond Street
Given by Charles Davis
Length: 23.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1910-12-21) by Davis, Charles
15th Century#
Renaissance
Circa
1400
CE
-
1500
CE
Spanish ? or Flemish ?
Accession number: M.1-1910
Primary reference Number: 30637
Old object number: 178-1910
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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