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Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal curb bit with a chain, made of silver-colored metal, featuring a curved mouthpiece and a circular piece on the right side, two vertical pieces with holes at the top, and two curved arms ending in loops at the bottom; by artist "Gunnar A. Vetch."

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron alloy, tin, copper
Culture
possibly French
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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