Bit Boss

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late 16th–17th century · Copper alloy, gold, iron · Arms and Armor

Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. The decoration of this very popular kind of Italian bit boss imitates traditional Venetian filigree

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th–17th century

Medium

Copper alloy, gold, iron

Culture

Italian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942