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This pair of bosses made of gilded bronze are decorated with enameled faux-filigree and a cherub's head in relief at the center. They were adorning both sides of a horse bit.
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Title: Pair of Bit Bosses
Date: ca. 1600
Geography: possibly Venice
Culture: Italian, possibly Venice
Medium: Copper alloy, gold, enamel
Dimensions: 20.151.13; Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 1.7 oz. (48.2 g); 20.151.14; Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 1.6 oz. (45.4 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Bits
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number: 20.151.13–.14
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