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Bit Boss

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular object resembling a shell. The object has a dark brown color with gold accents. The object has a round hole at the top. The object has a spiral design in the center that resembles a shell. The spiral design has lines radiating outwards from the center. The object has a decorative edge with curved protrusions. The object appears to be made of metal and has a textured surface. The background of the image is light gray. The object is titled "Bit Boss". The artist of the object is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 17th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold
Culture:
probably Netherlandish
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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