Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle ornament (?) |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.03 x 2.44 in. (7.7 x 6.2 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
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Bolt or linchpin
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a kneeling hero
Other works from the Iron Age II period
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
AS
ca. 9th century B.C.Armor scales
G
ca. 9th century B.C.Goblet
LP
ca. 9th century B.C.Lion pin
RP
ca. 9th century B.C.Rosette pendant
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Basin or bucket with handle and attachments
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Spout
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326216