Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Romain des Ursins
ca. 1480–95; ear guards, eye guards, and plume holder, 19th century restorations
Medium
Steel, textile
Dimensions
H. 24 7/8 (63.2 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); D. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1918 g)
Classification
Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Culture
Franco-Italian
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number
14.25.1661a