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Belt hook in the shape of a tiger
Not on view
The Chinese adopted the custom of conspicuous ornamental belt fasteners from the nomadic peoples of the steppes. While nomadic examples often feature animals in combat, in this piece, the tiger has assumed a heraldic pose and is richly ornamented with an allover pattern of gold and silver that resembles a woven textile.
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