Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.13 in. (10.49 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
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HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
HB
ca. 9th century B.C.Horse bit
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
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AB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Axe blade
C
ca. first half 1st millennium B.C.Cup
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
PF
ca. 7th century B.C.Pin fragment
A
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Arrowhead
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
VF
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Vessel fragment in the form of a boar's head
E
1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326604