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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt hook is long and curved, with a rounded end on the right. The belt hook has a flat, wide end on the left. Black and white swirling patterns cover the surface. A small circular knob protrudes from the right end. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Iron inlaid with gold and silver
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 150 px
Museum record:
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