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Medusa's Head Doorknocker
Emile Antoine Bourdelle 1861 - 1929
Summary
A doorknocker in the form of the head of Medusa, with her snake hair grasped by a protruding fist. The head acts as the hammer mechanism, which hits against a circular, convex plate. Green patination all over with brown on her necklace. The doorknocker is mounted on black, wooden board.
Object Name
Medusa's Head Doorknocker
Creators Name
Date Created
1925
Dimensions
Object: 66cm x 33cm
accession number
1930.144
Place of creation
Paris
Support
Wood
Medium
On Display
[G12] Manchester Art Gallery - Gallery 12
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Credit
Purchased with the assistance of the National Art Collections Fund
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