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Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Old metal bit with two side pieces that have a loop on top and a piece with two openings on the bottom. Two long thin pieces of metal connect to the loops on top and two oval shaped pieces connect to the bottom pieces. The piece is made of metal and appears to be old and rusted. Bit by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–7th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 522 px
Museum record:
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