“Belt Hook” (3rd century) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Belt Hook

Belt Hook

TitleBelt Hook
Date3rd century 3rd century
MediumBronze inlaid with gold, silver, ivory, turquoise, and Paris green
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Belt Hook” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 3rd century. It is executed in bronze inlaid with gold, silver, ivory, turquoise, and paris green and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06