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Boss from a Horse Breast Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal metal object with a raised floral design in the center and a rim around the edge, 8 holes around the rim, discolored with shades of green, gold, and brown. Boss from a Horse Breast Collar by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–18th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold, tin
Culture:
Ottoman or Tatar
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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