Bronze Horse Bit
| Artifact ID | 10_19_PersianBronzeHorseBit
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|---|---|
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Era | Persian |
| Native to | Jerusalem (Israel) |
| Toughness | 200.0 |
| Sale value | 120 |
| Materials | bronze |
Bronze Horse Bit — uncommon Persian artifact.
Elaborately cast bronze horse bits with cheekpieces shaped as rearing horses, winged ibexes, or roaring lions. The Achaemenid Persians were master horsemen and lavished extraordinary artistry on their equestrian equipment, transforming functional riding gear into miniature sculptures of the animals they revered.
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