Horse bit
Artist/Culture
Persian
Date20th Century
Mediumbronze
Dimensions7.6 x 10.8 x 17.8 cm (3 x 4 1/4 x 7 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineBequest of Charles B. Cohn in memory of Stuart P. Anderson
Terms
Object number1985.162
Descriptionafter LuristanLabel TextThis 20th century horse bit is made in the style of those from ancient Persia, where elaborate cheekpieces depicting animals or mythical creatures were a common decorative feature on the horse bit.On View
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