Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Unknown Artist

late 15th–early 17th century

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Iron, leather, gold, silver, brass or copper alloy, textile

Dimensions

H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 24 7/8 in. (63.2 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 6.7 oz. (3818.7 g)

Classification

Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

Culture

Tibetan or Mongolian

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2004

Accession Number

2004.402

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