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Belt hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt hook by Unknown. A small, aged metal object with a green patina, resembling a belt hook. The object has a rounded knob at one end and a hook at the other. The body of the object is long and thin, with a bulbous section in the middle. The entire piece appears to be made of a weathered bronze or copper alloy. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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