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Bit Boss with Saint George and the Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bit Boss with Saint George and the Dragon. Medallion with a raised outer edge featuring a repeating pattern of skulls. The medallion has two small holes, one at the top and one at the bottom. The center of the medallion depicts a scene with a man on horseback, dressed in a helmet and uniform, holding a spear. The man on horseback is stabbing a dragon that has wings and appears to have a long tail. The man and the dragon are surrounded by a circular raised border. The medallion is made of a dark metal, possibly bronze, with a gold-colored center. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 16th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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