Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Turkish
Date: possibly 16th century
Medium: Steel, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 21 in. (53.3 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14 oz (847 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1921
Accession year: 1921