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Ottoman, probably Eastern Europe
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This octagonal boss decorated the cross-section of an Eastern European Ottoman crupper strap (preventing the saddle from slipping forwards).
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Title: Boss for a Crupper Strap
Date: 18th century
Culture: Ottoman, probably Eastern Europe
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 0.6 oz. (17 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Horse Trappings
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.216
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