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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze belt hook with a curved end shaped like an animal head, likely a mythical creature or stylized form; hook's surface features engraved lines and patterns; three protrusions on the lower part; a long, thin neck leads to a rounded knob at the top; made by Unknown.

Artwork details

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