Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse and rider |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.62 x 4.62 in. (11.73 x 11.73 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Christos G. Bastis, 1979 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326620