Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: ca. 1550
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.7 oz. (785.3 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Accession year: 1904