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

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

bronze (metal), h 36.6cm × w 24cm × d 8.2cm 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.

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