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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal snaffle bit, dark gray in color with a textured surface. Two circular rings, one on each end, connected by a central bar with a joint in the middle. The ring on the left is smooth and circular, while the ring on the right is made of small rectangular pieces connected together. The bit has a worn appearance, with visible signs of use. The background is a plain gray color. Snaffle Bit by artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–11th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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