Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a winged, human-headed quadruped |
| Medium | Bronze alloy, traces of iron, lead |
| Dimensions | 5.51 x 5.24 in. (14 x 13.31 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a horse and wheel
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
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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P(
1st millennium B.C.Peg (?)
E
1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
AF
1st millennium B.C.Animal figure
A
2nd–1st millennium B.C.Arrowhead
F
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Fibula
SS
1st millennium B.C.Stamp seal
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
A
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Arrowhead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327349