Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork rattle bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.06 in. (10.31 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th 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-III |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
OR
1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell
B
1st millennium B.C. (?)Bell
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HR
mid 1st millennium B.C.–mid 1st millennium A.D.Harness ring or buckle
HR
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Harness ring
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Breastplate
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
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ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
PW
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TF
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OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
WH
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HO
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326588