Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianmid 1st millennium B.C.–mid 1st millennium A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleHarness ring or buckle
MediumBronze
Dimensions1.5 x 2.24 in. (3.81 x 5.69 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Datemid 1st millennium B.C.–mid 1st millennium A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
Date Range500 BC – 500

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322577