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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal snaffle bit with a central link and two rings; rings are on either end and attached to bit; bit has two small protrusions pointing outward; central link has decorated surface; background is gray. Snaffle Bit, artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–5th century
Medium
Copper alloy (bronze), iron alloy
Culture
Italian, Lombardy
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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