Bit Boss
Unknown Artist
Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. The central part of this boss is adorned with symmetrical scrolling vines with leaves and flowers inspired by Renaissance and oriental designs.
Credit: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
First half 17th century
Copper alloy, gold
7.5cm
42.50.209
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Where you'll find this
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection