Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Belt Hook with Glass Inlay

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze with inlaid glass

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 24.8 × W. 4.2 cm (9 3/4 × 1 5/8 in.)

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