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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette