Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal curb bit with a brown background. The bit has a dark brown metal body with a decorative gold plate on the right side. The gold plate features an etched floral design. Two curved arms extend downward from the body, each ending in a hook. A smaller gold plate on the left side holds a cylindrical piece of metal. The metal components display signs of wear and aging. The artist is unknown, but the piece is referred to as "Curb Bit".