Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Half of a horse bit |
| Medium | Copper, bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.63 in. (14.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
Other works from the Iron Age II period
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Spout
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
CS
ca. 9th century B.C.Cylinder seal
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bowl
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
SJ
ca. 9th century B.C.Spouted jar
MH
ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325171