Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.77 x 3.5 in. (4.5 x 8.89 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1930 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
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 ornament (?)
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
D
ca. 9th century B.C.Discs
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
Other works from the Iron Age III period
PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a striding horse
D
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Dagger
S
ca. 7th century B.C.Sherd
VT
ca. 7th century B.C.Vessel terminating in the head of an antelope
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
MS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322578