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Curb Bit

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Broken mouth-piece and two long curved branches, with applied palmettes, joined at their ends by a bar.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron
Brief description
Curb bit, steel with applied lead mounts, Flanders, 17th century
Physical description
Broken mouth-piece and two long curved branches, with applied palmettes, joined at their ends by a bar.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27.9cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 15.7cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
M.187-1925

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Record createdApril 1, 2004
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