Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: ca. 1550
Medium: Steel, gold, leather, textile
Dimensions: H. 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 8.8 oz. (2063.8 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914