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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Romain des Ursins

ca. 1480–95; ear guards, eye guards, and plume holder, 19th century restorations

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) by Romain des Ursins

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

Rights

Public Domain

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