Door Mount, possibly 11th century, Made in Limousin, France, French, Iron, Overall: 16 3/8 x 34 3/16 in. (41.6 x 86.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Their utilitarian function notwithstanding, medieval door mounts are often ornately designed, with geometric and fanciful motifs. Here, the beasts resemble panthers, which according to medieval bestiaries, exuded a sweet-smelling breath that attracted animals upon which they preyed
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Door Mount, 11th century, Limousin, France, French, Iron, Overall, 16 3/8 x 34 3/16, 41.6 86.9 cm, Metalwork-Iron, utilitarian, function, notwithstanding, medieval door, mounts, ornately designed, geometric, fanciful motifs, beasts resemble, panthers, according, bestiaries, exuded, sweet-smelling breath, attracted animals, upon, preyed
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