Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse bit cheekpieces |
| Medium | Iron |
| Dimensions | 7.01 in. (17.81 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ben-Zion, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HR
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness ring
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
OR
ca. 1000 B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
Other works from the Iron Age III period
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
B
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Beads
PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
B
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.Button
BO
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Belt ornament in the form of a bird demon
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
F
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Fibula
DP
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Disc-headed pin
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327028