Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Papier-maché, wood, lacquer, gold, hair
Dimensions
H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm); D. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.7 oz. (586.8 g)
Classification
Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Culture
Japanese
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession Number
36.25.499