Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?) |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 1.77 in. (4.39 x 4.5 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 |
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OR
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D
ca. 9th century B.C.Discs
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ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
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HB
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ca. 9th century B.C.Jar
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326208