Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a kneeling hero |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.53 x 4.53 in. (11.51 x 11.51 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Louise Crane, in memory of her mother, Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1980 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
OR
1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
HR
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse and rider
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
Other works from the Iron Age II period
OR
ca. 1000 B.C.Openwork rattle bell
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pot
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
SO
ca. 9th century B.C.Sickle or pruning tool
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
SJ
ca. 9th century B.C.Square jar
L
ca. 9th century B.C.Loop
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326648