Antique bronze door knocker – France ca. 1890

A beautiful antique door knocker made of solid bronze, originating from a French chateau. The face of a Bacchante, a follower of the wine god Bacchus, is delicately carved with grapevines and leaves in her hair. A rare piece of cast art from the late 19th century, a symbol of protection, abundance, and elegance.
The warm patina and weight reveal the craftsmanship of sand casting, making this an authentic, decorative object of museum quality.

Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 4.5 cm
Weight: 806 grams
Material: bronze
Period: ca. 1890
Origin: France
Condition: very good, with natural patina

The woman is often interpreted as a Bacchante (follower of Bacchus/Dionysus), recognizable by the grapevines in her hair. She symbolized life force, abundance, and protection of the home .
In castles, these kinds of faces were often used as guardians of the entrance, elegant, yet symbolically powerful figures.