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Belt Hook with Wolf and Dzo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a belt hook with a wolf and a dzo. The belt hook is made of bronze or copper and has a green patina. The hook is oriented horizontally, with the hook end on the left. The hook end tapers to a point. The main body of the hook is rectangular with rounded edges. Two animals are depicted in relief on the main body. The animal on the left is a wolf with its mouth open and tail curled. The wolf has its front right paw raised. The animal on the right is a dzo, which is a type of wild yak. The dzo faces left and has a curved horn protruding from its forehead. The dzo's head is lowered as if butting the wolf. The background of the image is light pink.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze with traces of gilding
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 264 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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