Circular Door Knockers With Italian Types

In this article circular door knockers identified in rome, florence, venice, naples, san gimignano, siena and lakes region, italy are emphasized. among door knockers which appear to be meticulously protected, this type is predominant. two main types, particularly circular-circular section and circularrectangular section were identified. without making any distinction between door knockers and door-rings, mirrors of the types identified were analyzed as well. there are plain and ornamental types of circular door knockers. acanthus leaves, c curves and floral motifs are remarkable especially in ornamental types. in this group of door knockers, generally brass, bronze and iron were used as in the other types of door knockers in italy.