Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Unknown Artist

first half 16th century

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Copper alloy, gold, iron

Dimensions

H. 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1917 g)

Classification

Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

Culture

Turkish

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Accession Number

36.25.496

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