Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Franco-Italian
Artist: Romain des Ursins
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, recorded in Lyon 1493–95
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: ca. 1480–95; ear guards, eye guards, and plume holder, 19th century restorations
Medium: Steel, textile
Dimensions: H. 24 7/8 (63.2 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); D. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1918 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914