Curb Bit
| Title | Curb Bit |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1580–1600 16th century |
| Medium | iron with gilt bronze bosses |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Italy, late 16th Century Italy |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Curb 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 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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Recorded origin: Italy, late 16th Century. Browse more public-domain art from Italy.
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