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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and black belt hook with a bronze or copper-colored metal hook at the top. The hook is long and thin, with a rounded end. The body of the hook is decorated with intricate gold and black designs, including swirling patterns and shapes. The background of the image is gray. Belt hook by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze inlaid with gold, silver, and turquoise
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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