Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleHorse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse with spiked mane
MediumBronze
Dimensions2.99 x 6.46 in. (7.59 x 16.41 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327337