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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
Museum record:
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