Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bells |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 6.1 in. (15.49 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 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326594