Hanger or Knob with Dragon Head

Medium: Iron

Geograhical Locations:

• Java, Indonesia

Dates:18th century

Dimensions: 3 x 1 7/8 in. (7.6 x 4.8 cm)

Collections:

• Asian Art

Accession Number: 2021.1.84

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.

Brooklyn Museum