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Belt Hook in the Shape of a Horned Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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