Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Iron, leather
Dimensions: H. 20 1/4 in. (51.4 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907.2 g)

Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914

Accession year: 1914