Who created "Garment Hook (Daigou)"?

Garment Hook (Daigou) was created by Unknown in Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480–221 B.C.), late 4th/3rd century B.C..

What medium is "Garment Hook (Daigou)"?

Garment Hook (Daigou) is Bronze inlaid with gold and silver.

Is "Garment Hook (Daigou)" in the public domain?

Yes, Garment Hook (Daigou) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Garment Hook (Daigou)

Q: When was "Garment Hook (Daigou)" created?

This artwork was created Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480–221 B.C.), late 4th/3rd century B.C..

Unknown

Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480–221 B.C.), late 4th/3rd century B.C.

Medium

Bronze inlaid with gold and silver

Dimensions

19.4 × 1.3 cm (7 1/2 × 1/2 in.)

Classification

bronze

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

7514

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Garment Hook (Daigou)

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