Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 1750
Medium: Paper maché, lacquer, gold
Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Wt. 14.4 oz. (408.2 g)

Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1904

Accession year: 1904