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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
Museum record:
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