Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Turkish
Date: 15th century
Medium: Copper, gold
Dimensions: H. 21 in. (53.5 cm); W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); D. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.7 oz. (813.6 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936