Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork rattle bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.94 in. (10.01 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HB
ca. 9th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece
OR
1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse and rider
HB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a kneeling hero
B
1st millennium B.C.Bells
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a sphinx
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FD
ca. 9th century B.C.Flanged dagger
T
ca. 9th century B.C.Tube
PO
ca. 9th century B.C.Pair of bird-shaped handles
BS
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead spreaders
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Breastplate
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
A
ca. 9th century B.C.Arrowhead
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326587