283
ASSYRIAN BRONZE HORSE FRONTLET
VII century B.C.
Sheet bronze frontlet, covering from forehead to nose with segments cut out from sides for eyes. Two attachment loops ( at the top and at the center on the reverse side) with two rivets for each loop.
L.13.4"(34 cm), W. 10.1"(25.7 cm).
$ 1250
284
ASSYRIAN BRONZE HORSE FRONTLET
VII century B.C.
Sheet bronze frontlet, covering from forehead to nose with segments cut out from sides. Numeric concentric circles with raised central boss inscribed in forehead section. Below, three columns of concentric circles with raised dots in the center of each. Two attachment loops ( at the top and at the center on the reverse side) with two rivets for each loop.
L. 13" (33.2cm), W. 5"(12.7 cm).
SOLD
385
CIMMERIAN BRONZE BRIDLE
VIII century B.C.
Each side of the snaffle bit was cast as a single unit with double rings at the ends. The outer with free moving disk termination to which the cheek-straps were attached. Pair of blade-type cheekpiece (psalia) with three rings and terminated by horizontal disk. Lunate plaque with five discs and two termination volutes. Both plagues have horizontal loops on the back.
L. 8"(20.3 cm) for mouth-bit.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 15, fig. 12.
$ 3000
938
BRONZE BRIDLE BITS
VIII century B.C.
Cast as one piece. Round interlocking center rings in perpendicular planes to each other. Corrugated bars are shown as spirally wound wire and terminated on each end with stirrup-shaped loops. Central part is movable.
L. 6.6"(16.8 cm)
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 40, fig. 15.
$ 700
410
PAIR OF BRONZE AND IRON CHEEKPIECES
VII-VI century B.C.
Complicated metallurgical workmanship combining iron and bronze. Figure "8"-shaped central iron parts with two opening for attachment to bits and bridle. The rest of "S"-shaped cheekpieces are in bronze, with round cross-sections and semi-spherical terminations. Both are broken in the center and mended. L. 4. 9"(12.4 cm).
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 40
$ 600
1002
BRONZE CHEEKPIECE
NORTHWESTERN IRAN
VII century B.C.
Cast bronze. Arc-shaped cheekpiece (psalia) with three ribbed cylindrical rings. One end is pointed, the other is in the form of a naturalistically modeled horse's leg with hoof. Intact.
L. 4. 6"(11.6 cm).
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 16, fig.13; Mahortih S.V. Scythians of Northern Caucasus. Kiev, 1991, p.70, fig.14.
$450
1003
SCYTHIAN BRONZE CHEEKPIECE
IV century B.C.
Cast bronze. Fragment of a cheekpiece (psalia). Depicting stylized foot of bird of prey, with prominent knuckles and claws. One opening in the middle of cheekpiece for attachment to bits and bridle.
L. 2. 3"(6 cm).
For complete cheekpiece see: B. Piotrovsky. Scythian Art. Aurora Art Publishers, Leningrad, 1986, cat. # 230.
$275
981
BRONZE STRAP FINALS
VI-V century B.C.
Cast bronze. Part of a horse bridle (pair of strap finals). Truncated cone with conical opening.
H. 1.1cm, D. 1.6 cm.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 109, fig. 12.
$ 125
979
BRONZE BRIDLE ELEMENTS
VI-V century B.C.
Cast bronze. Four half-sphere loops with convex shields.
L. 11 mm, H. 11 mm.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 40 fig. 21, pg. 109, pg. 127 fig. 22..
$ 150
978
BRONZE BRIDLE ELEMENTS
VI-III century B.C.
Cast bronze. 1) Part of a horse bridle (strap final). Truncated cone with conical opening. H. 1.4 cm, D. 1.3 cm. 2) Half-sphere loop with convex-shaped domed center and fringed perimeter. L. 1.1 cm, W. 1.6 cm. 3) Hemispherical shield with diametrical loop. H. 0.6 cm, D. 1.2 cm.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 109 fig. 12.
$ 125
980
BRONZE BRIDLE STRAP GUIDES
VII -VI century B.C.
Cast bronze. 1) 3 cylindrical harness rings: with opening in perpendicular direction, casting "sprue" is on the side. H. 0.6 cm, D. 1.5 cm. 2) rhomboidal prism harness ring for the bridle strap crossing with an opening through on each side.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 212 fig. 36.
$ 150
1314
STONE BRIDLE STRAP GUIDES
VII -VI century B.C.
Polished stone cube with pyramid top and four openings, drilled in perpendicular direction.
L. 15 mm, H. 15 mm.
$75
970
BRONZE BRIDLE ELEMENT
III century B.C.
Cast bronze. Conical shield with beaded perimeter and pseudo-granulation. Triple ridged D-shaped loop.
H. 1.4 cm, D. 1.6 cm.
$ 100
991
BRONZE HARNESS RINGS
VII century B.C.
Cast bronze. Two near triangular-shaped elements, one corner is rounded off. Opening is all the way through.
L. 2 cm, H. 0.8 cm. for larger.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 39, fig. 14.
$ 150
987
BRONZE BRIDLE ELEMENT
IV century B.C.
Hemispherical shield with a loop on the back.
H. 0.6 cm, D. 1.2 cm.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 109 fig. 12.
$ 50
989
BRONZE BRIDLE ELEMENTS
V century B.C.
Cast bronze. Convex-shaped domed shield in the form of a flower with petals and plain center. Half-sphere loop on the back.
D. 0.8"(2 cm.) for larger.
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 109 fig. 12.
$ 150
993
BRONZE HARNESS RING
IV century B.C.
Cast bronze. Truncated cone-shape element with ribbed wall.
D. 0.8" (2.2 cm), H. 0.2" (0.6 cm).
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 205 fig.9, pg. 40 fig. 21, pg. 109, pg. 127 fig. 22..
$ 75
963
BRONZE BUCKLE
V century B.C.
Cast bronze buckle for horse saddlery. Flattened ring with a hook.
L. 2.1" (5.3 cm).
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 129, fig. 29.
$ 150