Horse Bit
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Horse Bit
Archaeology / Kofun / Gunma
Place excavated:Found at Kenzaki Ōtsuka, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Iron with gilt bronze
最大長40㎝ 最大幅20㎝ 高15㎝、鏡板最大長27㎝ 鏡板高13～15㎝ 鏡板幅4～8㎝
1組
Decorated in gilt bronze, this bit was used to steer horses. Horseback riding was introduced to Japan in the 4th century and became widespread in the late 5th century."