When was "Half-Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1570–80.

What medium is "Half-Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)"?

Half-Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) is Steel, gold, brass, leather, linen (woven textile and fiber).

Yes, Half-Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

ca. 1570–80

Medium

Steel, gold, brass, leather, linen (woven textile and fiber)

Dimensions

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1208 g)

Classification

Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

Culture

Italian, probably Milan

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number

14.25.1666