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Belt hook with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden belt hook adorned with intricate carvings of two intertwined dragons, body curved, head at the bottom; dragons have five claws, scales, and flame-like designs; hook at top has a rounded end; base flat.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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