Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.79 x 6.46 in. (2.01 x 16.41 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 |
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HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
OR
1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell or pendant
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a horse
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a winged sphinx
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
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FT
ca. 9th century B.C.Footed tripartite dish
LP
ca. 9th century B.C.Lion pin
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
WP
ca. 9th century B.C.Wall plaque
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
CS
ca. 9th century B.C.Cylinder seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325788