Ring Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ring Bit by Unbekannt is bronze bit adorned with flowers, leaves and grapes; the reins ring is attached to the top. The object has a dark brown patina and a highly ornamental design. The bit has a curved section at the top with a ring attached. Two sets of ornate chains hang down from either side. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below.