garment-hook

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Object Type
Museum number: 1932,1215.26
Description: Garment-hook in the shape of an elephant's head, its trunk forms the hook which is in the shape of a snake. Silver inlay ornamentation. The stud at the back is oval-shaped and broad. Made of bronze.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC BC-3rdC BC (circa)
Production place: Made in: China
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Chuzhou
Materials: bronze; silver
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 13.80 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: reptile; elephant
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1932
Department: Asia
Registration number: 1932,1215.26

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