Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C. (?)

Artwork Details

TitleBell or pendant
MediumBronze
Dimensions1.34 x 1.81 in. (3.4 x 4.6 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C. (?)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326582