Ornamental Boss
The object is a dark brown, circular piece with a face in the center. The face has a large nose, a small mouth with a slight smile, and furrowed eyebrows. It appears to have curly hair. The face is surrounded by a raised border. There are two decorative handles on either side of the circle, each with a hole in it. The handles are symmetrical and have a floral design. The background of the image is light gray. The object is titled "Ornamental Boss" by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- first half 17th century
- Medium:
- Copper alloy
- Culture:
- probably Netherlandish
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 600 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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