Escutcheon, probably mid-16th century, Spanish, Wrought iron with traces of gilding, a) 14 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (36.5 x 14.0 cm); H. of b) and c) each 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Made as the plate for a handle or a knocker, this escutcheon was attached to the door by the two baluster-shaped staples (one of which is modern). The skill of Spanish ironworkers was such that they could execute the elaborate grotesque ornament in the difficult medium of repossé iron
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Escutcheon, mid-16th century, Spanish, Wrought iron, traces, gilding, 14 3/8 x 5 1/2, 36.5 14.0 cm, H, b, 8 15/16, 22.7, Metalwork-Iron, plate, handle, knocker, escutcheon, attached, door, two baluster-shaped staples, modern, skill, Spanish ironworkers, execute, elaborate grotesque, ornament, difficult medium, repossé
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