AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ISLAMIC SPANISH STEEL DOOR KNOCKER

PERIOD:
15th – 16th Century
ORIGIN:
Spain, Córdoba
DIMENTIONS:
24 X 17 Cm, Mounted
DESCRIPTION:
Of characteristic form, the faceted round knocker punched and engraved with dots and zig-zag lines, surmounted by a protruding dragon’s head with flaring nostrils and open mouth, mounted on a modern Perspex frame. 
The exterior is beautifully decorated and tuned engraved with the Quranic Kufic inscriptions characters.

 

Condition:
In good overall condition, some rubbing and knocks, pitting associated with age, as viewed.
PROVENANCE:
Private European Collection
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register