Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Harness ring |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.27 x 2.4 in. (8.31 x 6.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 |
| 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 |
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HB
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OR
ca. 9th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed griffin heads
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Bolt or linchpin
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
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PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
J
ca. 7th century B.C.Jar
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
PI
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant in the form of a dog
H
ca. 6th century B.C.Handle
PW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant with a kneeling male
SS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Standard support
F
ca. 7th–5th century B.C.Fibula
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324672