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Element from a horse harness in the form of a seated man
Near Eastern, Iranian, Persian
Parthian
249 B.C.–A.D. 224
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height x width: 4 x 2.5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Morris and Louise Rosenthal Fund and Florence E. and Horace L. Mayer Fund
Accession Number1983.504
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
Catalogue Raisonné
Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), no. 130.
DescriptionHorse harness element in the form of a seated man wearing a high-peaked hat. Used to secure the crossing straps of a horse's headstall. The bearded man wears the costume of the Asian steppe dweller, including long, baggy trousers, long-sleeved shirt, and helmet.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Henri Seyrig Collection; September 21, 1982: Basel, Münzen und Medaillen AG sale 60, no 94; (sold to?) Gawain McKinley, New York; 1983: purchased by the MFA from Mr. McKinley.
(Accession date: December 7, 1983)
(Accession date: December 7, 1983)