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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal belt hook with a flower or lotus design. The hook has a long, thin body that tapers to a rounded point at the bottom. The top of the hook is shaped like a flower or lotus with multiple rounded petals. The hook is made of a green metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a textured surface. The background is a beige fabric or wall with a woven texture.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze inlaid with turquoise
Culture
China
Dimensions
391 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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