Title: Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Date: early 17th century
Culture: German
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 15.8 oz. (1808.7 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Germany      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY