Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bells |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.33 in. (11 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 |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
B
1st millennium B.C. (?)Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed griffin heads
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse
Other works from the Iron Age period
BW
ca. 6th–5th century B.C.Brooch with a lion
FF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Fibula fragment
P
ca. 7th century B.C.Pin
DS
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Disc-hemispheroid seal
AH
late 2nd–early 1st millennium B.C.Axe head
PO
ca. 5th–4th century B.C.Pair of armlets
HO
ca. 8th century B.C.Head of bull
E
1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326595