Probably Damascus, late 19th-early 20th century, of eight lobed form composed with tri-petaled forms along the perimeter and prolonged lozenge forms to the interior, decorated with (15) inward turned teardrop bosses, the whole with stylized silver inlaid floral arabesques and intertwining motifs; the round suspension disc radially designed with six copper inlaid lobed medallions, each with silver inlaid Islamic calligraphy against a stippled ground. Presented on a custom arched lucite stand.

Knocker 14 x 8 3/4 x 2 in.; lucite 21 3/4 x 12 x 1 in.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Reference: Facts and Artefacts: Art in the Islamic World, Late Ottoman Door Knockers from Syria, Stefan Heidemann, Jena. pp. 153-184.

Lucite base detached but present; some minor rubbing and variations in patina; silver appears intact; a small nick to distal edge of uppermost petal form.