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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt hook, made of bronze, with a curved shape. The hook has a long, narrow handle with geometric patterns, including triangles and circles. The hook itself is wide and flat, with a similar pattern of geometric shapes. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Iron inlaid with gold and silver
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
213 × 625 px
Museum record:
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