

Belt hook in the shape of a dragon
Bronze belt hook with a dragon design. The hook has a long, narrow, tapered handle with a mushroom-shaped finial at the top. The hook portion is curved and ornate, featuring an openwork design of a dragon. The dragon's body forms the curve of the hook and has a head at the bottom and another at the top. The dragon's mouth is open and its body has ridges along its length. The entire piece is made of bronze and has a dark brown patina with areas of gold visible. The background is a gradient purple.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–2nd century BCE
- Medium
- Gilt bronze
- Culture
- North China
- Dimensions
- 247 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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