Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle fittings |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.38 in. (3.51 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
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
1st millennium B.C. (?)Bell
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with attached cheekpieces
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a striding horse
Other works from the Iron Age II period
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
HO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Head of a pin: seated figure with cap
PM
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque: man holding vessel to his mouth
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
CS
ca. 9th century B.C.Cosmetic stand
B
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Bowl
BS
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead spreaders
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pitcher
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324989