Cheek Pieces and Bit

Pair of cheek pieces and mouthpiece; cheek pieces in the form of a winged animal standing on a baseline. Tail curled upwards to rest against back of wing; crest and forelock (?) on top of head.

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Historical period(s)
Iron Age II - III, ca. 1000-650 BCE
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
H x W x D: 10.6 x 18.4 x 9.4 cm (4 3/16 x 7 1/4 x 3 11/16 in)
Geography
Iran
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1987.103
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Tool and Equipment
Type

Fitting: horse/harness

Keywords
horse, Iran, Iron Age II (ca. 1250 - 800 BCE), Iron Age III (ca. 800 - 500 BCE)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Pair of cheek pieces and mouthpiece; cheek pieces in the form of a winged animal standing on a baseline. Tail curled upwards to rest against back of wing; crest and forelock (?) on top of head.

Collection Area(s)
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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