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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snaffle Bit by an unknown artist is a metal horse bit with a central link connecting two side pieces. Each side piece consists of a circular cheek piece at the top, a conical piece below, and a teardrop-shaped piece at the bottom. A ring connects the cheek piece to the conical piece on each side. The metal is silver with a worn appearance and visible signs of aging. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, tin
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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