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Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal snaffle bit by Snaffle Bit. The snaffle bit is long and straight with a small oval ring attached to the center. Two larger circular rings are located on either end. The metal is gray and covered in a rough texture that resembles hammering. The background color is light grey.

Artwork details

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

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