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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is Belt hook. The object is green and made of metal. It is shaped like a hook with a long, thin handle attached to a circular base. The base has a decorative design on it. The entire object appears to be old and weathered, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object by the artist appears to be an ancient Chinese belt hook.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze inlaid with gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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