Door handles, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

Door handles, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

bronze (metal), w 23.5cm × h 36.6cm × d 9.0cm More details

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.