Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.32 x 1.73 in. (5.89 x 4.39 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
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OR
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HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
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1st millennium B.C.Bells
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
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BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bucket with attachments and handle
FE
ca. 9th century B.C.Furniture element (?)
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ca. 9th century B.C.Sixteen beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Spearhead with shaft
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
OR
ca. 9th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bowl
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326205