Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bell |
| Medium | Bronze, copper |
| Dimensions | 2.95 x 2.36 in. (7.49 x 5.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Adelaide Milton de Groot Fund, in memory of the de Groot and Hawley families, 1976 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a winged, human-headed…
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Bolt or linchpin
Other works from the Iron Age II period
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
D
ca. 9th century B.C.Discs
PO
ca. 9th century B.C.Pair of bird-shaped handles
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
MH
ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Studs
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Studs
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326202