Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle ornament (?) |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.83 x 2.2 in. (7.19 x 5.59 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Adelaide Milton de Groot Fund, in memory of the de Groot and Hawley families, 1976 |
| 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. 9th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Half of a horse bit
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
Other works from the Iron Age II period
TV
ca. 9th century B.C.Tripod vessel with three animal-shaped handles
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
H
ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
L
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Lamp
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326215