Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Curb Bit" by an unknown artist. The curb bit has a dark brown metal chain at the top with large oval links. The bit itself is made of dark brown metal with gold-colored decorative elements. A large gold-colored circular piece with a braided design and a raised center is on the left side. The bit has two long, curved arms that connect to the chain and the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is a flat, curved piece with a decorative tassel hanging from its center. The right arm has a round, flat piece attached to it. The background is light gray.