Bit Boss (Fragmentary)
Object type: Bit boss (fragmentary)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 3rd century
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: 17.222.9a: L. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (69 g); 17.222.9b: L. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g); 17.222.9c: L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (32 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1917
Accession year: 1917