Belt hook
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Belt hook

TitleBelt hook
Date5th–3rd century BCE 4th century BCE
MediumGilt bronze
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Bequest of Dorothy Graham Bennet, 1966
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“Belt hook” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 5th–3rd century BCE. It is executed in gilt bronze 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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