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1951

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2015

2025

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Door Knocker (Italy)

This is a Door knocker. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of David Wolfe Bishop. It is credited Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 31 x 21 x 7 cm (12 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.)

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Door Knocker (Italy); bronze; H x W x D: 31 x 21 x 7 cm (12 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.); Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop; 1951-84-62

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