Door knocker, cast and engraved bronze, Northern Iraq; 1st half of 13th century. H: 41.5; W: 25.5 cm, Inv. no. 2/1993. © The David Collection. The central, very rich arabesque on this magnificent door knocker consists of characteristic palmettes with...

Door handle, cast and engraved bronze, Southeastern Turkey; beginning of 13th century. H: 27.5; W: 24.5 cm. Inv. no. 38/1973. © The David Collection. This door handle comes from the Ulu Jami, the main mosque in Cizre. Between the necks of the dragons...