Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrianca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork rattle bell |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.12 in. (13 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 | Iran |
More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a striding horse
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HR
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness ring
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit with cheekpieces in form of a sphinx
BO
ca. 9th century B.C.Buckle or ornament
Other works from the Iron Age II-III period
TF
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Top for standard
OB
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Ornamental band
HO
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Head of pin
OR
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork rattle bell
TF
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Top for standard
AV
ca. 9th–7th century B.C.Anthropomorphic vessel
D
1st millennium B.C.Dagger
WH
ca. 9th–8th century B.C.Whetstone handle
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326596