Doorknocker in the Form of a Lion
Unknown Artist
1400s
Medium
wrought iron
Dimensions
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Classification
Metalwork
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of the John B. Putnam Foundation
Accession Number
1970.20
About this artwork
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.