Door Knocker

European

15th–16th century

On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 18

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Title: Door Knocker
Date: 15th–16th century
Culture: European
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: Diam, 4 1/4 in. ( 10.8cm), total L. 7 1/2 in. (19.1cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1952
Object Number: 52.121.14
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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