Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian
Date: ca. 1575
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914