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Antique Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple Large Bronze Door Knocker - Dolphin Fish Motif

About the Item

Large bronze antique Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple bronze door knocker with Dolphin Fish Motif and incised round back plate. Example shown on old temple or monastery door. From the estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman paintings and Roman antiquities. She was actively involved with the Saint Louis Art Museum, where she served for many years as Museum Trustee and member of the Acquisition Committee, and remained Honorary Trustee for the rest of her life. Together with her husband, they endowed a gallery at the museum, named for Alice and Fred Conway, her parents.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo Raj (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Nice condition, wear from use.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820244776262

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