Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Leather, lacquer, gold
Dimensions: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914

Accession year: 1914