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Carved with a pair of intertwined archaistic dragons along the shaft, the stone suffused with russet sections to one side
Belt Hook
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Belt Hook

Artist Chinese Artist
Date18th-19th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions7/16 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. (1.1 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.5
Collections
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