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Bronze bridle ornaments
Near Eastern, Iranian, Scythian
Iron Age
7th–6th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: 29 x 25 x 15.5 cm
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number1971.401
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionBridle ornament in the form of an ibex. Such objects fastened the crossing cheekstraps of horses' headstalls. The style of the birds and animals is closely related to the art of the Russian steppe, suggesting that these objects were used or inspired by the Cimmerians or Scythians, south Russian tribes that invaded Anatolia and Northwestern Iran during the seventh century BC.
ProvenanceBy 1971: with Charles D. Kelekian; 1971: purchased by the MFA from Mr. Kelekian, 10 November 1971.
(Accession date: November 10, 1971)
(Accession date: November 10, 1971)