Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) of Henry II of France, When Dauphin
Object type: Shaffron (horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Franco-Italian
Artist: Romain des Ursins
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, recorded in Lyon 1493–95
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: ca. 1490–1500, redecorated 1539
Medium: Steel, gold, brass
Dimensions: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.8 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 3 oz. (2350 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Accession year: 1904