Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleOpenwork rattle bell
MediumBronze
Dimensions2.56 x 2.28 in. (6.5 x 5.79 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodIron Age III-II
Date Range900 BC – 700 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition

OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326586