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Belt-hook with Hydra Head

CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumWhite nephrite (jade)
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 × 4 3/16 inches (2.86 × 10.64 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck
Object number68-16/26
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