Belt Hook in the Shape of a Warrior and a Leopard
Artwork Details
- 鎏金嵌松石豹搏人紋青銅帶鈎
- Title: Belt Hook in the Shape of a Warrior and a Leopard
- Date: 3rd–1st century BCE
- Culture: North China
- Medium: Gilt bronze with inlaid turquoise
- Dimensions: H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Thaw, 2002
- Object Number: 2002.201.165
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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