Name/Title
16th c. Palermo Arched Center-Open Door with 8 ScenesEntry/Object ID
HM-395. a&bDescription
16th c. Palermo Arched Center-Open Door with 8 Scenes
Walnut door from Palermo, Italy,
composed of 2 panels opening in center;
scalloped borders for individual scenes.
Gothic and Moorish influence with scenes depicting local legends
a. Left: (top to bottom)
1. 2 male figures, one child, tree background
2. Battle of 2 winged birds, head of left bird missing
3. Female figure, 2 children, left arm of middle figure missing
4. Battle of 3 cloven footed figures
b. Right: (top to bottom)
1. Two large male figures, one child.
2. One female figure and two children with surprised expressions.
3. Battle between a winged animal and satyr figure.
4. Male and female figures plus two children.Collection
SculptureGeneral Notes
Note Type
1977 Hammond Castle Souvenir Guidebk by N R Kline, J J Bolten (28)Note Type
1966 Corinne Witham Guidebook (46)Note Type
1970 Guide Book to Tower 009Note Type
1970 Guide Book to Tower 010Note Type
1965 ca Tower Gallery Inventory, copy 1 p(2) 3rd FloorNote Type
1970ca Handwritten Inventory p(24) - 3rd Floor Gallery