

Curb Bit
Silver-colored metal curb bit with ornate details. Two side pieces connected by a central piece. The left piece plain and worn with a slightly tapered, curved, flat body, widening at top and bottom. The top portion a handle with rounded edges. The bottom portion a short bar with a D-shaped ring. The right piece ornately decorated, with a handle having a leaf pattern on one side and a scroll pattern on the other. The bottom portion features a leaf pattern. The central piece consists of two ornate, bulbous ends with gold inlays connected by a short bar. Two decorative, curved pieces connect to the bottom of the side pieces. A small D-shaped ring hangs from the bottom center. Gray background. Curb Bit by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half 16th century; 19th century
- Medium
- Iron alloy, gold
- Culture
- North Italian
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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