Han Dynasty Bronze Dragon Belt Hook sewingneedle Exceptional strand of rare antique

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Han Dynasty Bronze Dragon Belt Hook sewingneedle Exceptional strand of rare antiqueWestern Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC 220 AD, Shaanxi Province, China This exceptional cast bronze belt hook, with its elegant, slender bow shape, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Han Dynasty. The hook features a stylized dragons head, its tapering form curving gracefully to secure garments, while a flat button like extension on the underside would have affixed it to a belt hole. Belt hooks (bin lng qing) have been an essential element of East