Bit

CG051191-2259

From: Greater Southwest

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number CG051191-2259
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Greater Southwest
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Metal
Description

A metal ring horse bit. The mouthpiece has three metal bands on either side and metal bands on the cricket or roller inside the port. The large ring attached to the port has a decorative rope band on the upper half and is slightly elongated between the decorative areas. Two chains are attached to the rein ends of the cheek shanks.

Length 25.5 cm
Width 13.3 cm

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