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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt hook by unknown artist, bronze object with a long, thin handle and a decorative head with a floral design. The object is green and brown in color, with a mix of light and dark shades. The decorative head is rounded and features a raised design with curved shapes resembling leaves or petals. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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