157. Horse bit cheekpiece in form of addorsed bird heads 1.77 x 3.5 in. (4.5 x 8.89 cm) Date: -800 - -600ca. 8th–7th century B.C. Geographic region: Western Iran Time period: Iron Age III Medium: Bronze Extent: 1.77 x 3.5 in. (4.5 x 8.89 cm)
158. Panel with striding lion 38.25 x 89.5 in. (97.16 x 227.33 cm) Date: -604 - -562ca. 604–562 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaBabylon (modern Hillah) Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 38.25 x 89.5 in. (97.16 x 227.33 cm)
159. Panel with striding lion H. 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm) Date: -604 - -562ca. 604–562 B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaBabylon (modern Hillah) Time period: Neo-Babylonian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: H. 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm)
160. Belt fragment 3.54 x 12.87 in. (8.99 x 32.69 cm) Date: -700 - -600ca. 7th century B.C. Geographic region: Urartu Time period: Iron Age III Medium: Bronze Extent: 3.54 x 12.87 in. (8.99 x 32.69 cm)
161. Harness or bridle fitting in the form of a boar's head 1.38 x 1.18 in. (3.51 x 3 cm) Date: -600 - -300ca. 6th–4th century B.C. Geographic region: Iran Time period: Achaemenid Medium: Bronze Extent: 1.38 x 1.18 in. (3.51 x 3 cm)
162. Harness or bridle fitting 0.75 x 0.56 in. (1.91 x 1.42 cm) Date: -700 - -500ca. 7th–6th century B.C. Geographic region: Western Asia Medium: Bronze Extent: 0.75 x 0.56 in. (1.91 x 1.42 cm)
163. Harness or bridle fitting 13/16 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (2 x 1.4 x 2.2 cm) Date: -700 - -500ca. 7th–6th century B.C. Geographic region: Western Asia Medium: Bronze Extent: 13/16 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (2 x 1.4 x 2.2 cm)
164. Harness ring surmounted by bull 5.71 x 2.76 in. (14.5 x 7.01 cm) Date: -2600 - -2350ca. 2600–2350 B.C. Geographic region: Mesopotamia Time period: Early Dynastic III Medium: Copper alloy Extent: 5.71 x 2.76 in. (14.5 x 7.01 cm)
165. Bell 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Bronze Extent: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm)
166. Drain pipe Diam. 7.9 cm max. x L. 9-1/4 in. Date: 200 - 699ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. Geographic region: IranQasr-i Abu Nasr Time period: Sasanian Medium: Ceramic Extent: Diam. 7.9 cm max. x L. 9-1/4 in.
167. Brick fragment with a guilloche design 5.5 x 4.87 x 4 in. (13.97 x 12.37 x 10.16 cm) Date: -900 - -800ca. 9th century B.C. Geographic region: MesopotamiaNimrud (ancient Kalhu) Time period: Neo-Assyrian Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 5.5 x 4.87 x 4 in. (13.97 x 12.37 x 10.16 cm)
168. Bricks with a palmette motif 3.35 x 5.51 x 7.48 in. (8.51 x 14 x 19 cm) Date: -600 - -300ca. 6th–4th century B.C. Geographic region: IranSusa Time period: Achaemenid Medium: Ceramic, glaze Extent: 3.35 x 5.51 x 7.48 in. (8.51 x 14 x 19 cm)