Garment Hook in the Form of a Fish

Unknown206 B.C.E.-221 C.E.

Bronze belt hook in the form of a fish. Tail terminates in animal head hook. Spiral and parallel curve designs.

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Title: Garment Hook in the Form of a Fish
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 206 B.C.E.-221 C.E.
Location Created: China
Type: Accessories
Rights: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3559/Garment_Hook_in_the_Form_of_a_Fish
Medium: Bronze inlaid with gold, silver, mineral or glass
Dynasty: Han Dynasty
Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 6 5/16 in. (6 x 4.4 x 16 cm)
Collection: Asian Art
Accession number: 51.137

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