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Bronze horse trappings
Near Eastern, Iranian, Luristan
Iron Age
900–700 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
height x width (tips of antlers): 10.5 x 8.4 cm (tips of antlers) (4 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number59.746
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThis bronze element of a horse bridle (perhaps a rod-holder) depicts two stylized rampant/rearing ibexes/rams opposing one another, shown with prominent horns. The metal is dark with areas of light green patina.
ProvenanceFrom Luristan.
(Accession date: November 12, 1959)
(Accession date: November 12, 1959)