Nanban (Southern Barbarian) Style Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 1600
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: Height: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Width (Total): 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Width (Mouthpiece): 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936