Bridle Bit

Gerald Transpota

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal bracket or ornament. The object features an intricate, stylized metallic design with a round loop at the top, a decorative square with triangle elements in the middle, and rounded and floral motifs leading to a scrolled or hook-like bottom. The design includes alternating concave and convex shapes for added depth. Next to this ornament is a simple line drawing of an architectural or furniture structure that may indicate the intended use of the ornament.