Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Turkish or Iranian
Date: early 16th century
Medium: Steel, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11 oz. (735 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936