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Boss from a Horse Breast Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal metal piece with a gold-colored surface, featuring a raised design in the center and along the edges. The piece has a dark brown base color visible through the worn gold coating. It has six holes around its perimeter, each with a small metal ball next to it. The central design consists of six sections, each containing a raised floral pattern. The background of the image is a plain gray color. Title: Boss from a Horse Breast Collar. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–18th century
Medium
Copper alloy, gold
Culture
Ottoman or Tatar
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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