Title: Curb Bit
Object type: Bit
Date: 17th century
Culture: bit, German or Netherlandish; bosses, German
Medium: Iron alloy, copper alloy, gold
Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 14 oz. (1304.1 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Netherlands      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY