Bit Boss

Unknown

late 17th–early 18th century · Copper alloy, gold · Arms and Armor

Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. This type of boss, with a classical decoration featuring scrolls and flowers circled by a leaf garland, was very popular in Western Europe around 1700.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 17th–early 18th century

Medium

Copper alloy, gold

Culture

European

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942