Title: Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Date: mid-16th century
Culture: probably Italian
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 6.2 oz. (1536.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    possibly Italy      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY