Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle fittings |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.93 x 1.97 in. (4.9 x 5 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 |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads
OR
ca. 9th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed griffin heads
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
Other works from the Iron Age II period
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Bolt or linchpin
J
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Jug
FO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Figure of crouching lion
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
FD
ca. 9th century B.C.Fragmentary disc
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
N
ca. 9th century B.C.Necklace
BW
ca. 9th century B.C.Bucket with attachments and handle
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324988