Pair of Bit Bosses

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

Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. The decoration of this Italian bit boss imitates traditional Venetian filigree, with a human face in the center.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th–first half 17th century

Medium

Copper alloy, gold

Culture

Italian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942