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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal snaffle bit, silver in color, with a twisted, rope-like design on the center bar; two rings on each end; background is light gray with no other objects.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–4th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
European, Bohemia
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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