Dragon Hook

15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 455

The dragon head, a motif of power and protection, appears as a finial or end piece on a variety of Iranian objects. Here two dragon heads meet to form an S-shaped hook of as yet undetermined function.

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Dragon Hook
Date: 15th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran or Central Asia
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2010
Object Number: 2010.224
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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