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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a snuffle bit by artist Snaffle Bit. The object is made of metal and appears to be old and weathered, with a dark gray color and visible signs of wear and tear. It has a chain-like structure in the middle, with two metal pieces on either side that resemble bits. Each bit has two long, thin metal pieces protruding from it, one on top and one on bottom. The metal pieces are connected to the chain-like structure in the middle. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Germanic
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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