Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?) |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.39 x 2.56 in. (13.69 x 6.5 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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ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326209