Curb Bit
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Curb Bit

TitleCurb Bit
ArtistGerman (?)
Dateearly 16th century 16th century
MediumIron
Classificationhorse equipment
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Curb Bit” is a work by German (?), dated early 16th century. It is executed in iron and classified as horse equipment. 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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