Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Unknown Artist
first half 16th century
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