Ball-in-Hand 4 1/2 Inch Brass Door Knocker (Several Finishes Available)4 1 2 Inch Tall & 1 1 2 Inch Wide 1 3 4 Inch Tall x 2 1 5 Inch Wide Mounting Plate 1 3 5 Inch Diameter Striker Plate Mounting Hardware Included "Ball in hand" door knockers, originating in ancient Greece and Rome, feature a hand gripping a ball or fruit, symbolizing hospitality and protection. Popularized during the Moorish period in Spain and refined through the Renaissance and Victorian eras, these intricately detailed knockers often depict a female