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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
Public Domain
Yes
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