Door knocker in the form of a snake
Door knocker in the form of a snake
Door knocker in the form of a snake
Door knocker in the form of a snake

Currently not on view

Door knocker in the form of a snake,

late 16th century – 17th century

possibly Giovanni Batista Bertannelli, 17th century - 18th century
y1989-80

Information

Title
Door knocker in the form of a snake
Dates

late 16th century – 17th century

Maker
possibly Giovanni Batista Bertannelli
Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
20 × 15.5 × 4.6 cm (7 7/8 × 6 1/8 × 1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, gift of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
y1989-80
Inscription
Inscried with name of the owner or maker: Giovanni Batista Bertanelli(?)
Culture
Italian
Type
door knockers
Subject
wrought iron, snakes

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