Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A metal curb bit, Curb Bit by unknown artist, with a long, thin, ornate body and decorated with flowers and other designs, featuring two rings at the bottom, a bell on the left side, and a mouthpiece at the top. The bit has a dark, weathered appearance. It has a central vertical piece with decorative elements and two side pieces that extend downwards. The background is a solid dark gray color.