Cheek Pieces from a Horse Bit

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Object Details

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Exhibition History

Metalwork and Ceramics from Ancient Iran (November 19, 1992 to January 22, 2004)

Nomads and Nobility: Art from the Ancient Near East (September 28, 1987 to November 1, 1992)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

ca. 1000-650 BCE

Period

Iron Age II - III

Accession Number

S1987.71a-b

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Tool and Equipment

Medium

Copper alloy

Dimensions

H x W x D (a): 9.9 x 10.7 x 2 cm (3 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 13/16 in)

H x W x D (b): 10 x 10.5 x 2 cm (3 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 13/16 in)

Origin

Iran

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National Museum of Asian Art

Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

casting

metal

copper alloy

horse

Iron Age II (ca. 1250 - 800 BCE)

Iron Age III (ca. 800 - 500 BCE)