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Horse Bit

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Austria (made)

Horse bit composed of a broken mouthpiece with a bicycle chain joint, cylindrical players, and branches filled in with scrolls


Object details

Categories
Arms & Armour
Transport
Animals and Wildlife
Equestrian Equipment
Object type
Horse bit
Materials and techniques
Steel
Steel
Brief description
Horse bit, steel, Austria, 16th century
Physical description
Horse bit composed of a broken mouthpiece with a bicycle chain joint, cylindrical players, and branches filled in with scrolls
Dimensions
  • Length: 17.46cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 11.43cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Production
Linz
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.258-1926

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Record createdApril 5, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O97723/horse-bit-unknown/
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