Escutcheon probably mid-16th century Spanish 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. The style is derived from Roman wall decorations, which were discovered during excavations of the Golden House of Nero in Rome, begun about 1480.. Escutcheon. Spanish. probably mid-16th century. Wrought iron with traces of gilding. Metalwork-Iron

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Escutcheon probably mid-16th century Spanish 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. The style is derived from Roman wall decorations, which were discovered during excavations of the Golden House of Nero in Rome, begun about 1480.. Escutcheon. Spanish. probably mid-16th century. Wrought iron with traces of gilding. Metalwork-Iron

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