Bit Boss ca. 1670 French The pierced decoration of this bit boss displays the head of Apollo in the center of a trophy of arms, flags, cannons, masks, flowers and fruits, with a plumed helmet adorned with a lion's head emerging at the top. These elements are arranged in such a way that they are radiating from the central head, visually recalling Louis XIV's emblematic Apollonian sun.Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. A more luxurious version of the design of this boss was used for bits that were part of an equestrian gift sent by Louis XIV of France to King Charles XI of Sweden in 1673, now preserved in the Royal Armory of Stockholm.. Bit Boss. French. ca. 1670. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits

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Bit Boss ca. 1670 French The pierced decoration of this bit boss displays the head of Apollo in the center of a trophy of arms, flags, cannons, masks, flowers and fruits, with a plumed helmet adorned with a lion's head emerging at the top. These elements are arranged in such a way that they are radiating from the central head, visually recalling Louis XIV's emblematic Apollonian sun.Bit bosses were ornamental elements decorating both sides of a horse bit. A more luxurious version of the design of this boss was used for bits that were part of an equestrian gift sent by Louis XIV of France to King Charles XI of Sweden in 1673, now preserved in the Royal Armory of Stockholm.. Bit Boss. French. ca. 1670. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits

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