A RARE AND UNUSUAL SMALL SILVER GARMENT HOOK, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
A RARE AND UNUSUAL SMALL SILVER GARMENT HOOK
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
The heavily cast hook is shaped as a horned and winged mythical beast with a fierce expression and sharp-clawed feet shown crouching on the button. The body and back are finely detailed with scales terminating in a long, curved tail ending in a bird's head hook.
1 ½ in. (3.8 cm.) long; weight 20.3 g
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A RARE AND UNUSUAL SMALL SILVER GARMENT HOOK
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
The heavily cast hook is shaped as a horned and winged mythical beast with a fierce expression and sharp-clawed feet shown crouching on the button. The body and back are finely detailed with scales terminating in a long, curved tail ending in a bird's head hook.
1 ½ in. (3.8 cm.) long; weight 20.3 g
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