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Boss from a Horse Breast Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Boss from a Horse Breast Collar by unknown artist is an octagonal metal piece. Dark gray and brown in color. The object has a raised edge with an inscription around it. Inside the raised edge is a circular area with a star-like design featuring a central raised point and six curved lines extending from it. The star-like design is surrounded by curved shapes resembling leaves or flowers.

Artwork Details

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