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Lion Head Door Knocker

1940.01.0003

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Lion Head Door Knocker   (1940.01.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Building Components
    3. :
  3. Finish Hardware
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, Roman Republic, 1st century BCE -1st century CE
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 22.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 19.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.0 cm
Weight 1,289 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

See 1940.01.0002
Bibliography

Photo: Explore the World Spurlock Museum.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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