Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian, probably Brescia
Date: ca. 1560–70
Medium: Steel, brass, leather
Dimensions: H. 24 7/8 in. (63.2 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 11 oz. (2132 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  probably Brescia     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914