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Garment hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green jade garment hook with a dragon head and body curved around to form the hook, dragon's head on the left end and the tail on the right end. The dragon's body has detailed carvings with curling tendrils. The hook has a glossy finish. The background is gray with a darker shade at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (jadeite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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