Jade Belt Hook with Beast Pattern, mid to late Western Han dynasty, 140 BCE-8 CE

Jade Belt Hook with Beast Pattern, mid to late Western Han dynasty, 140 BCE-8 CE

• Image Number: K1C009636N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Western Han dynasty
• Category: Jades
• Function: Clothing and accessories
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Shining Jade
• Description:
  It is white and delicate jade, with a slight greenish color, and the whole vessel is stained brown. It can be seen from the archaeological excavation that if the delicate and symmetrical jade is stained by Qin, the Qin color is generally quite uniform. This jade belt hook is a typical example. In addition, the high specification jade of the Western Han Dynasty was very particular about polishing. Although the jade has changed color, its surface is still shiny and bright.