Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature

Spanish

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The later Middle Ages was practically a second Iron Age, producing vast quantities of armor, weaponry and all manner of functional objects from nails to elaborate strap work hinges, ornate locks and household tools. A highly specialized craft, the best ironsmiths took pride in bringing decorative refinement to their works often elaborating surfaces that could not be seen and transfiguring the functional into the figural. These door knockers are fine examples of the wit, humor, and skill the best ironsmiths could bring to their products.

This door knocker is in the shape of a crocodile-like creature with a long elevated tail (the end broken off) and an elongated snout. The attachment tang, riveted through the hips and striker, riveted through the shoulders, replace the legs. The surface is textured with a series of parallel chisel marks.

Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish

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Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish
Door knocker in the shape of a crocodile-like creature, Wrought iron, Spanish

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