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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt hook with a bronze body and jade inlays, featuring a curved hook at the top with a rounded end. The body has a long, narrow, tapered shape. The jade pieces are rectangular and separated by patterned sections. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. Belt hook, unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze inlaid with gold, silver, and jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette