Riding EquipmentUrartian9th-8th century BCE
Frontlet
9th-8th century BCE
Description
Harness ornament (frontlet) of celt-shaped form pierced at the flaring ends for attachment, one side finely engraved within dotted circles and chevron borders with a lion and bull confronted.
Dimensions
7.7 x 15.2 x 0.1 cm (3 1/16 x 6 x 1/16 in.)
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