Fragment of a Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Fragment of a Curb Bit by Unknown Artist. The object is a chain with a ring on one end. The chain has oval links with smaller oval links inside. The links are made of metal and have a dark green patina. The chain is laid out on a flat surface in a curved shape. The ring on the left end of the chain is circular and has a T-shaped piece attached to it. The T-shaped piece is perpendicular to the ring. The background is a solid light gray color.