Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Turkish
Date: 17th century
Medium: Gold, copper alloy (tombak), leather, textile
Dimensions: H. 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm); W. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11 oz. (1684 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1921
Accession year: 1921