Title: Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Date: 18th century
Culture: possibly French
Medium: Iron alloy, tin, copper
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.1 oz. (1193.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    possibly France      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY