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Garment hook with feline motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an object. The object is a curved, dark-colored piece with a smooth surface featuring a gradient from light at the bottom to dark at the top. It appears to be made of stone or metal. The object has a feline motif carved into it, with two feline heads visible. The feline heads are on either end of the object and are facing outward. The object has a flat bottom and a small circular stand underneath it. There is a ruler at the bottom left of the image and a small sign that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART" at the bottom center. The number "710" is handwritten on the side of the object. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The object is titled "Garment hook with feline motif" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (jadeite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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