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Ornamental Boss

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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