Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian, Deccan, Golconda
Date: dated  A.H. 1026/1617–18 CE
Medium: Steel, copper alloy (brass)
Dimensions: H. 23 7/8 in. (60.7 cm); W. 8 in. (19.6. cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz. (820 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Golconda  Andhra Pradesh   
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2008
Accession year: 2008