Mule Bit
17th century (made)
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Bit for a mule composed of a steel mouthpiece with silver studs, the mouthpiece with copper players and a loop for the lower jaw joined by chains to the branches and a beaded bar, with fragments of the reins attached.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Mule bit, steel, silver and copper, Italy, 17th century |
| Physical description | Bit for a mule composed of a steel mouthpiece with silver studs, the mouthpiece with copper players and a loop for the lower jaw joined by chains to the branches and a beaded bar, with fragments of the reins attached. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
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| Accession number | M.262-1926 |
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| Record created | April 5, 2004 |
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