

Belt Hook in the Shape of a Horned Dragon
Belt hook in the shape of a horned dragon by Unknown. The object is a long, thin piece of metal with a hook at one end. The hook end is shaped like a horned dragon's head with two small horns on top, two circular eyes, and a mouth below. The body of the dragon has raised sections with rounded square shapes. Each square contains a circle with three circles inside. The metal is primarily copper-colored with green and red patina. The background is light purple. The belt hook is positioned horizontally.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–1st century BCE
- Medium
- Gilded bronze and glass
- Culture
- North China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 250 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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