Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.62 x 5.51 in. (9.19 x 14 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| 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
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a striding horse
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse and rider
D
ca. 9th century B.C.Discs
HR
mid 1st millennium B.C.–mid 1st millennium A.D.Harness ring or buckle
Other works from the Iron Age III period
SC
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Stamp cylinder seal
A
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Arrowhead
J
ca. 7th century B.C.Jar
B
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Blade
SW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Sword with figures on handle
AT
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Anthropomorphic tube
BW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet with lion mask terminals
BS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327329