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Hook-Shaped Object

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hook-Shaped Object by Silla. Greenish metal object with a hook-like shape. Two curved prongs at the top resembling horns with a point at the center connecting them. The lower portion has a wide, crescent-shaped curve with a pointed end on each side. Small circular patterns on the upper section. The object appears old and weathered with visible signs of aging and wear.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
599 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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