Bit Boss late 16th - early 17th century German, possibly Augsburg The central part of this bit boss is adorned with a Roman battle among horsemen and foot soldiers, as well as a nude man wrestling with two lions. Above them, a sun in splendor appears among the clouds.The composition is probably based on a bronze plaquette, The Lion Hunt, made by Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella), ca. 1500 (see 18.70.5). German bronze founders would regularly use Italian medals or plaquettes as models for their works, including bosses, like this one, which decorated the sides of horse bits. They also produced similar decorative elements for powder flasks, staff weapons or even pistols. This Lion Hunt type was among the most popular designs, and could be combined with different types of rims (see also 42.50.163 and 42.50.180).. Bit Boss. German, possibly Augsburg. late 16th - early 17th century. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits

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Bit Boss late 16th - early 17th century German, possibly Augsburg The central part of this bit boss is adorned with a Roman battle among horsemen and foot soldiers, as well as a nude man wrestling with two lions. Above them, a sun in splendor appears among the clouds.The composition is probably based on a bronze plaquette, The Lion Hunt, made by Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella), ca. 1500 (see 18.70.5). German bronze founders would regularly use Italian medals or plaquettes as models for their works, including bosses, like this one, which decorated the sides of horse bits. They also produced similar decorative elements for powder flasks, staff weapons or even pistols. This Lion Hunt type was among the most popular designs, and could be combined with different types of rims (see also 42.50.163 and 42.50.180).. Bit Boss. German, possibly Augsburg. late 16th - early 17th century. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Bit Boss late 16th - early 17th century German, possibly Augsburg The central part of this bit boss is adorned with a Roman battle among horsemen and foot soldiers, as well as a nude man wrestling with two lions. Above them, a sun in splendor appears among the clouds.The composition is probably based on a bronze plaquette, The Lion Hunt, made by Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella), ca. 1500 (see 18.70.5). German bronze founders would regularly use Italian medals or plaquettes as models for their works, including bosses, like this one, which decorated the sides of horse bits. They also produced similar decorative elements for powder flasks, staff weapons or even pistols. This Lion Hunt type was among the most popular designs, and could be combined with different types of rims (see also 42.50.163 and 42.50.180).. Bit Boss. German, possibly Augsburg. late 16th - early 17th century. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

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