Doorknocker in the Form of a Lion
1400–1499
- Medium
- wrought iron
- Dimensions
- Overall: 15.3 x 4 cm (6 x 1 9/16 in.)
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Italy
About
Doorknockers such as this one were popular accessories for the homes of the wealthy during the Middle Ages. They are found in many different forms. The lion, symbolizing nobility, fortitude, and strength was highly favored.