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Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The piece, titled "Curb Bit", by artist not provided, features a metal bit. The bit has two long, thin, triangular pieces of metal with a hole at the top of each. They are connected in the middle by a twisted piece of metal and have a small metal ball on the right side. Two metal rings hang from the bottom of the bit, one on each side. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Iron alloy, tin
Culture
German
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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