Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bolt or linchpin |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 6.06 in. (15.39 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1960 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
OR
ca. 1000 B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a winged sphinx
OR
ca. 9th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
Other works from the Iron Age II period
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pendant
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
F(
ca. 9th century B.C.Ferrule (?)
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
D
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Dagger
D
ca. 9th century B.C.Disc
LP
ca. 9th century B.C.Lion pin
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325036