Curb Bit

Cleveland Museum of Art

Metal curb bit for horse, Curb Bit. The bit has a curved mouthpiece made of metal with a slight curve, a flat, broad surface where it meets the horse's mouth. Two sidepieces connect to the mouthpiece. The sidepieces have a decorative top with a small hole. The top of the sidepiece curves outward and ends in a decorative flower-like design. The bottom curves inward and attaches to a metal chain. The metal chain is attached to a metal ring below the mouthpiece. The background is gray.