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Boss from a Horse Breast Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal metal object with a raised edge, dark brown to black in color. The center features a raised circular design with a flower-like pattern. Eight sides of equal length forming the outer shape. Raised border around the circular design. Grey background. Title: Boss from a Horse Breast Collar. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–18th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Ottoman or Tatar
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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