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Feline-Shaped Belt Hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Feline-Shaped Belt Hook by Unknown Artist is a copper-colored metal object with a long, narrow protrusion on the left side. The protrusion is rectangular in shape with a rounded end. The main body of the object is shaped like a feline, with two curved sections resembling the animal's body and a circular hole on the right side. The feline's head is on the left side of the curved sections, with a semi-circular hole serving as its mouth. The object's surface features intricate designs and patterns, including swirling shapes and lines. The background of the image is a solid light pink color. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a worn, aged appearance. The feline's body curves and extends towards the right, with the tail-like section curling up and ending in a circular hole. Two small, flower-shaped protrusions are located underneath the feline's body.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Tinned bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 324 px
Museum record:
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