Frontal Plate from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Frontal plate from a shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Tibetan
Date: 16th–17th century
Medium: Iron, gold, silver
Dimensions: H. 16 1/4 (41.3 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.3 oz. (745.6 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2008
Accession year: 2008