Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 6.81 in. (17.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
HB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a kneeling hero
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
Other works from the Iron Age II period
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Head of bull
MH
ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
J
ca. 1000–750 B.C.Jug
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
BW
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Beaker with archer and bull
HB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a kneeling hero
A
ca. 9th century B.C.Arrowhead
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325789