Hanger or Knob with Dragon Head
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Iron
DATES
18th century
DIMENSIONS
3 x 1 7/8 in. (7.6 x 4.8 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.84
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Hook for hanging a dagger from a man's belt. Consists of a rectangular loop and a hook that curves upward, ending in a small, stylized head of a makara or dragon.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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