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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal snaffle bit, titled "Snaffle Bit", by an unknown artist. The bit has a large circular ring on the left side. The bit's body is a long, thin, curved piece of metal with a twisted texture. The right end of the bit features a four-leaf clover-shaped piece. The entire snaffle bit appears to be made of a dark-colored metal. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
9th–11th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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