Door handles, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699
The handles are decorated with a five-clawed dragon. Each monster head holds the handle in its mouth. Monsters and dragons were appropriate motifs for door fittings as they warded off evil spirits.
Door handles, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699
The handles are decorated with a five-clawed dragon. Each monster head holds the handle in its mouth. Monsters and dragons were appropriate motifs for door fittings as they warded off evil spirits.