Belt Hook

84-21-10

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 84-21-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Han Dynasty
Date Made 2nd Century
Section Asian
Materials Copper Alloy | Bronze
Technique Cast
Iconography Horse
Description

Bronze belt hook in shape of horse. Cast in rounded relief in the form of a horse in profile with short up-turned tail. Long narrow hook extending from chest of horse. Button on back side. Green patina.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bull, 1984

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