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Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal horse curb bit with a mouthpiece featuring long, sharp spikes pointing outward and downward, two rings at top for reins, and two dangling pieces with more spikes.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-16th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
probably Italian
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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