Doorknocker with Two Imps Goading a Dragon

Italian, Padua

ca. 1730–40

Not on view

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Title: Doorknocker with Two Imps Goading a Dragon
Date: ca. 1730–40
Culture: Italian, Padua
Medium: Bronze, iron (hammer and bolt)
Dimensions: Length: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
Object Number: 68.141.20
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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