Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel, brass, leather
Dimensions: H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); D. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 8.6 oz. (1604.6 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1929
Accession year: 1929