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Gold, Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook
Gold, Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook
Gold, Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook

Gold, Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gold; turquoise;
DimensionsOverall: 3.7 x 26.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineMary Elizabeth Isserstedt Bequest
Object number2006.010.033
DescriptionLarge belt hook has a dragon's head hook with inlaid black eyes, and a gold and turquoise inlaid design of six diamonds and 13 half diamonds. Each diamond has four projecting scroll devices facing a central round boss. Each half diamond has two stylized animals facing a small round boss, each boss with a gold trefoil motif. Sides have S curved gold inlay and there is a plain base with a button.
Status
On view