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Garment Hook in the Shape of a Feline

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze object in the shape of a feline; body, legs, and curled tail; head turned to side with open mouth; long rectangular protrusion on right side; green and red patina; standing on off-white surface with dark background. Garment Hook in the Shape of a Feline by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North or northwest China
Dimensions:
600 × 416 px
Museum record:
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