Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork rattle bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.46 in. (8.79 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 |
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HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed griffin heads
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces in form of a horse's head
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SV
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Spouted vessel
E
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Earring
SV
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Spouted vessel
WH
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Whetstone handle
OB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Ornamental band
WH
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.Whetstone handle
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
SJ
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.Spouted jar
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326593