https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Top1.jpeg f2a97acdff97867f511edc6eccc4e271 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Top2.jpeg 3958b0d48f6e9694fac3cb6247e67ea0 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Front.jpeg 150c019aa74d08a547527a47f012a09d https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Back.jpeg 9cdd541bca4034854cf724f5dac10c6d https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Side.jpeg 3204dc9f0017b3d665185bed563c14c1 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Details1.jpeg 1b6229da1020883ee5769fba537978ca https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/33/Details2.jpeg 5d5a297cf92db70eb623ab202001d735 3D Model A 3D rendering of a physical object. Place of Origin The geographic location where an object was made Huai, Henan, China Karlgren, B., & Wirgin, J. (1969). Chinese Bronzes The Natanael Wessen Collection. The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. Culture/Period A broad historical period, archaeological culture, or artistic movement in which an object was made Warring States Date From Enter the lower end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE -475 Date To Enter the upper end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE -221 Materials What an object is made of, including any later additions (mounts, frames, etc.) Bronze Height (cm) 3.7 Width (cm) 2.7 Length (cm) 19.7 Credit Line The name of the individual or institution that donated the object to the museum, the source of a purchase, or the name of a loaning individual or institution N/A Accession Number A unique identifier for an object HKU.B.1954.0099 Description A short physical description of the object with an overview of its historical and social significance This belt hook has a shape of a pipa. Along its body, the ‘cross’ pattern still exists and the hook is decorated with turquoise and an inlay of gold, showing that there were excellent production techniques. On the lower half of the body, 2 small circular gold pieces are embedded, revealing that materials used in belt hooks were means to show the level of people’s social status. A back stud is situated at the back of the hook and people would insert it into a hole of the belt. The head of the hook is curled upwards, people would then insert it into another hole of the belt and fasten their clothes along the waist. Belt hook was also useful in other situations, for example, when people want to hold swords or objects like jade ornaments. Later, people used belt buckles instead of belt hooks. It has been found that in the 4th century B.C.E., nomads living in the northern and northwestern areas were probably the first people who brought the concepts of belt hooks. Nomads tried to invade the southern and southeastern areas by breaching the ‘Great Wall’ and they rode on horses in wars normally. Therefore, nomads needed to wear trousers fasten with belt hook and the idea of belt hooks was transferred. However, belt hooks have been found in tombs dating back from the Warring States Period to the Qin dynasty (221–206 B.C.), so people suspected belt hooks might be originated from the Huaxia people too. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Belt Hook Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ip Pak Yin accessories culture multifunctional social status war