What's the name of the animal head on the gate?

Animal face ring-the shape of the ancient shop head, used to open and close the door and knock on the door, is a practical object.

In ancient times, there were fingered citron, rosefinch, double phoenix, sheep head, dog head, tiger head and lion head. The beasts glared and bared their teeth. What people mean is to put majesty on the door and use it to express hope for a better life and good wishes for the future.

In this way, various auspicious patterns endow the knocker with certain ideological connotation, in addition, it also has decorative and aesthetic value. A pair of knockers with exquisite design, exquisite workmanship and strange patterns can add color to the house and give people beautiful enjoyment.