Horse Bit

29-108-441

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 29-108-441
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level II, LTE, I, 4, S.W. 4
Period Byzantine
Date Made 300-700 CE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Description

Long rod, circular in section, ending in a loop at each end. A fragment of a chain is attached to one of the ends; attached to the other is a twisted wire loop to which, in turn, a pin (?) with loop end is attached.

Length 18.2 cm
Thickness 0.6 cm
Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 69 - Field No SF

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