Brace (Bit)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object titled "Brace (Bit)" by an unknown artist appears to be a piece of metalwork with a handle and base. The object has a rectangular base with a flat top and bottom. A cylindrical protrusion connects to a handle with a wide base that tapers and swells in the middle then tapers again to a thin cylindrical section. Atop the handle is a flat rectangular piece with a semi-circular indentation on one side. The entire object appears to be made of metal and has visible signs of rust or tarnish. The background of the image is a gradient of gray.