Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd century BCE
Belt Hook with Figural Decoration, possibly the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu)
2nd century BCE
Dimensions
21.1 x 5.1 x 3.3 cm (8 5/16 x 2 x 1 5/16 in.)
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