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Garment hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade garment hook with a dragon head on the left end and a curved body adorned with two grazing deer, resting on a short cylindrical stand. The hook has a smooth, glossy finish. The dragon's head features a detailed design with a mouth and nostrils. The deer are intricately carved with legs and antlers. The number "374" is handwritten on the underside. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 233 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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