When was "Pair of Bit Bosses" created?

This artwork was created late 16th–first half 17th century.

What medium is "Pair of Bit Bosses"?

Pair of Bit Bosses is Copper alloy, gold.

Yes, Pair of Bit Bosses is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

late 16th–first half 17th century

Medium

Copper alloy, gold

Dimensions

42.50.189; Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm): Wt. 3.2 oz. (91 g); 42.50.190; Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (88 g)

Classification

Equestrian Equipment-Bits

Culture

Italian

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942

Accession Number

42.50.189–190