Title: Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Date: bit, ca. 1700; bosses, late 16th–early 17th century
Culture: bit, West European; bosses, Italian
Medium: Iron alloy, tin, copper alloy, gold
Dimensions: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 9.3 oz. (1170.8 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Italy      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY