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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snaffle Bit is an old, dark green metal piece. The snaffle bit has a straight bar across and four D-shaped rings. Two on one side are smaller and wrapped in a spiraling design while the two on the opposite end are larger. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–7th century BCE
Medium
Copper alloy (bronze)
Culture
Villanovan or Estruscan
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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