Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane is a metalwork-equestrian created in 1st millennium B.C. using bronze measuring 2.99 x 6.46 in. (7.59 x 16.41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.99 x 6.46 in. (7.59 x 16.41 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Western Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane?
Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane created?
Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane dates to 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane made from?
Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane is crafted from bronze.
Is Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane in the public domain?
Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane is in the public domain and can be freely used.