Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Date: ca. 1580
Medium: Steel, leather, brass
Dimensions: H. 23 in. (58.4 cm); W. 11 in. (28 cm); D. 7 3/4 in. ( 19.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 14 oz. (2211.3 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Accession year: 1932