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Collections

Cheekpieces from a Horse Bit1000-650 B.C.

Not on view
Cast bronze object with elongated curved form, open geometric interior with central ring, and small animal-head terminal, heavily patinated in turquoise and green
Title
Cheekpieces from a Horse Bit
Culture
Luristan bronzes
Place Made
Iran
Date Made
1000-650 B.C.
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
64.12.40
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient