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Cheek plate from a bit in the form of a horse
Near Eastern, Iranian, Luristan
Iron Age
10th–9th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Width: 23.1 cm (9 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Maria Antoinette Evans Fund
Accession Number30.546
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionBit, cheek-plaque in the form of a horse, incised decoration on hip and shoulder; round bar, flattened and rolled at ends; loops and pegs for harness. Green patina.
ProvenanceBy 1930, acquired in Iran, probably by Ayoub Rabenou, Paris; 1930, sold by Rabenou, through Arthur Upham Pope (b. 1881 - d. 1969), Paris, to the MFA [see note]. (Accession Date: August 7, 1930)
NOTE: MFA accession nos. 30.544-30.637 were purchased from Arthur Upham Pope for $15,000, plus a $2250 commission. According to Pope, the majority of the group belonged to Rabenou.
NOTE: MFA accession nos. 30.544-30.637 were purchased from Arthur Upham Pope for $15,000, plus a $2250 commission. According to Pope, the majority of the group belonged to Rabenou.