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Exceptional Ottoman Era brass door knocker from Turkey, mounted on an earlier Byzantine-period knocker plate, creating a striking and historically …
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Exceptional Ottoman Era brass door knocker from Turkey, mounted on an earlier Byzantine-period knocker plate, creating a striking and historically layered architectural piece. This knocker combines two distinct periods of Near Eastern history and was likely assembled historically as a reuse or adaptation of older architectural elements.
The brass knocker portion dates to the Ottoman Empire and features a finely detailed tughra, the stylized calligraphic emblem used as the official signature of Ottoman sultans. Tughras were symbols of authority, legitimacy, and imperial identity and are commonly found on official documents, coins, architectural elements, and ceremonial objects.
The knocker plate itself is not original to the Ottoman knocker and is believed to date from Byzantine times, based on its form, decorative motifs, and patination. The reuse of earlier Byzantine architectural elements within Ottoman contexts is well documented, particularly in Anatolia and former Byzantine territories.
Historical Context:
• Ottoman Empire knocker with tughra motif
• Byzantine-era plate reused as mounting element
• Reflects layered architectural history common in Turkey
• Decorative, symbolic, and collectible architectural hardware
Details:
• Origin: Turkey
• Knocker: Ottoman Empire period brass
• Plate: Byzantine-era, repurposed
• Motif: Tughra calligraphic emblem
• Material: Brass
• Dimensions:
– Width: 4.5 inches
– Depth: 1 inch
– Height: 4 inches
This piece is ideal for collectors of Islamic art, Ottoman artifacts, Byzantine antiquities, or architectural salvage. It also serves as a compelling decorative object that tells a story of cultural continuity and reuse across centuries.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Byzantine
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition overall. Surface wear, patina, and minor abrasions consistent with significant age and long-term use. The knocker moves … moreGood antique condition overall. Surface wear, patina, and minor abrasions consistent with significant age and long-term use. The knocker moves freely. No structural cracks observed. Please note that the knocker plate and knocker originate from different historical periods. All photos are part of the description. less
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