15th century AD. An iron door knocker with staple, formed as an animal-human hybrid with oval-section body, tail curved back forming a loop, vertical sub-rectangular terminal bearing human facial features, recessed circular eyes, triangular nose and oblong mouth; mounted on a ctom-made display stand. 830 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Antiquariat Elvira Tasbach, 2005. Ex central London gallery. [No Reserve]