Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel, brass
Dimensions: H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 1.8 oz. (1412.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914