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LOT 239:
FATIMID BRONZE DOOR KNOCKER IN THE FORM OF A FELINE, 9TH - 10TH CENTURY
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3 600
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£4 000 - £6 000
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FATIMID BRONZE DOOR KNOCKER IN THE FORM OF A FELINE, 9TH - 10TH CENTURY
This rare and intriguing bronze door knocker from the Fatimid period, dating to the 9th - 10th century, is designed in the form of a stylised feline.
The feline, possibly representing a lion or a similar guardian creature, stands on four solid legs, with a finely detailed face that includes engraved eyes and a slightly opened mouth. The body is smooth and well-proportioned, with a short tail extending from the back. On the feline's back is a small, round fitting where the door knocker would be attached, suggesting this piece was not only functional but also symbolic, likely intended to ward off evil and protect the home.
H: 8cm, W: 13cm
