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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt hook, gold and bronze with partial gilding by Unknown. The object has a long, thin, tapered end. Above this is an S-shaped figure and curved protrusions on either side. A helmet-like curved piece and curved lines are on top. The object is gold and bronze colored with darker patches. The object has a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
499 × 624 px
Museum record:
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