Curb Bit
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Curb Bit

TitleCurb Bit
Datec. 1580–1600 16th century
Mediumiron with gilt bronze bosses
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly, late 16th Century Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCurb Bit, c. 1580–1600. Italy, late 16th Century. Iron with gilt bronze bosses; overall: 25.4 x 15.6 cm (10 x 6 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1581
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Curb Bit” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1580–1600. It is executed in iron with gilt bronze bosses and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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