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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
Museum record:
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