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Belt Hook in the Shape of a Carnivore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and brown metal belt hook, shaped like a carnivore, facing right. Hook has a long, curved body with a pointed snout and raised ear. The body features a textured pattern on the back and sides. The hook's end is rounded and bulbous. A protrusion extends from the animal's back near the head. The background is plain light pink. The belt hook is titled "Belt Hook in the Shape of a Carnivore" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 336 px
Public Domain
Yes
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