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Boss for a Crupper Strap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green metal object, cracked and broken into two pieces, with a round center and a scalloped edge, four holes, one in each corner, and a decorative top, resembling a crupper strap boss.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Ottoman, probably Eastern Europe
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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