Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snaffle Bit by unidentified artist shows a worn metal snaffle bit with a central jointed piece. The bit has a long, thin, textured piece extending vertically from the center. Two rings are on either side of the central piece near the top. A chain connects the two sides of the bit, each having a loop at the bottom and a triangle-shaped loop at the top. The bit has a textured surface showing signs of wear and tear. The background is a plain gray color.