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Mouthpiece of a Snaffle Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal snaffle bit mouthpiece with a twisted cylindrical body, and two circular cheek ends. The cheek ends have a crescent shaped void on top and bottom. The surface shows areas of discoloration and corrosion. The background is a solid taupe color.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–8th century BCE
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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