<em>Garment Hook in the Form of a Fish</em>, 206 B.C.E.–221 C.E. Bronze inlaid with gold, silver, mineral or glass, 2 × 2 1/8 × 7 in. (5.1 × 5.4 × 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.137. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.137_SL1.jpg)

Garment Hook in the Form of a Fish

Medium: Bronze inlaid with gold, silver, mineral or glass

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:206 B.C.E.–221 C.E.

Dimensions: 2 × 2 1/8 × 7 in. (5.1 × 5.4 × 17.8 cm) mount (dimensions as installed): 6 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 5 in. (16.5 × 16.5 × 12.7 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Asian Galleries, West, 2nd floor (China)

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 51.137

Image: 51.137_SL1.jpg,

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

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