Curb Bit
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According to contemporary equestrian manuals, this mouthpiece was designed for a horse with a regular good mouth and a very thick tongue.
This kind of bit, with its engraved, pierced and chiseled ornamentation, is a very common type of German 17th-century bit, found in many collections. They might have been pre-made generic bits, mounted with mouthpieces and shanks of regular strength suitable for most horses.
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