Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Tibetan or Mongolian
Date: late 15th–early 17th century
Medium: Iron, leather, gold, silver, brass or copper alloy, textile
Dimensions: H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 24 7/8 in. (63.2 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 6.7 oz. (3818.7 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2004
Accession year: 2004