Belt hook with dragons
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
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