Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness ring |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.74 x 2.36 in. (9.5 x 5.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Breastplate
OR
ca. 9th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 1000 B.C.Openwork rattle bell
Other works from the Iron Age III period
FO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Figure of crouching lion
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a horse and wheel
R
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Ring
PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragments with hunting scenes
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
B
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322876