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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Bit
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Bit

Artist Unknown
CultureLuristan
Date8th century BC-7th century BC
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 7 in. (7.3 x 17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.362
Not on view
DescriptionBronze three piece bit. Long circular rod with loops in each end which pierces two flat figures of striding horses, each with two small loops on their backs. Two nipple bosses protrude on the inside of each horse. Bronze, heavily patinated.

Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
8th century BC-7th century BC
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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1280-1368
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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12th century A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.E.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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1200-1300
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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8th century - 7th century B.C.