Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Tibetan or Mongolian
Date: 16th–17th century
Medium: Iron, leather, copper alloy, shellac
Dimensions: H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 22 3/4 in. (57.8 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 8.9 oz. (2520.3 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, by exchange, 2014
Accession year: 2014