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Bronze Medusa Door Knocker

$508
£383.17
€442.04
CA$717.06
A$798.40
CHF 415.47
MX$9,636.51
NOK 5,210.38
SEK 4,921.54
DKK 3,300.16

About the Item

This is a Bronze Door Knocker. It depicts a patinated bronze oval door knocker with the relief of the head and face of the Medusa. The head covered with curly hair ( snakes bodies ) and some wings at each side at the top. The tails of the snakes tied below the chin. A wide folded ribbon with a cluster of leaves in the center decorates above the oval knocker. A balusters like handle is also adorned with a leaf. The Medusa is an apotropaic symbol used to protect from and ward off the negative.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Greek Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Guaynabo, PR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5431245942732

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