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.