Vintage BULL-FACED DOOR KNOCKER

VINTAGE BULL-FACED DOOR KNOCKER : A vintage (70+ years age) Bull-faced Door Knocker in brass with a rigid but hollow torque ring with chased work from the tribal belts of Central India.
This intricately carved home-accent was used as a door knocker. Made in brass (considered to be auspicious as it is a part of ‘Panchaloha’ or the five-metals, these door knockers adorned homes of the nobles.
Size: 8.5 cms (depth of the bull or distance from wall) x 17 cms (length, from top (hook) to end of the ring)
Ring size: 14 x 12 cms
Weight: 600 grams
Condition: Very Good, considering its 70+ year age and as seen, naturally patinated & unpolished. This is a complete piece with no parts missing or damaged.