Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle fittings |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | a) 1 1/8 x 1 5/16 x 11/16 in. (2.9 x 3.4 x 1.8 cm) b) 2.9 x 2.9 x 1.9 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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1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell or pendant
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ca. 1000 B.C.Openwork rattle bell
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a horse and wheel
HR
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
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P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
M
ca. 9th century B.C.Mold
V
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Vessel
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ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Bowl
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ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Spouted pot
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
UO
ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
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ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Jug
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325057