Iran · 1st millennium B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePendant
MediumBronze
Dimensions2.76 in. (7.01 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthwestern Iran, Caspian region

More metalwork-equestrian from the Iran tradition

OR
1st millennium B.C.Openwork rattle bell or pendant
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpieces
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
1st millennium B.C.Bell
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Breastplate
HB
1st millennium B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse and rider
HB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a mouflon
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326614