Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.24 x 2.24 in. (5.69 x 5.69 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 |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a horse
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Half of a horse bit
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. 9th century B.C.Horse bit
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
Other works from the Iron Age II period
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Brazier
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Scoop
JH
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Jar handle with seal impression
LH
ca. 9th century B.C.Lower half of a human head in the round
J
ca. 9th century B.C.Jar
SW
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Spindle whorl
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326206