Curb Bit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal curb bit, titled "Curb Bit", by artist unknown. The curb bit has a primary metal body that is silver in color and made of two curved pieces. The top of the bit has two metal pieces extending upward, one on each side. The two pieces on top are shaped for handles, with one having a loop and the other having two holes. Underneath the handles are springs and coils. The bottom of the bit has two metal pieces that curve downward, each ending in a small metal ring. The two curved bottom pieces are linked by a short chain. The background of the image is a solid gray color.