Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Central Asian
Date: ca. 5th–7th century
Medium: Textile (silk), animal fiber, feathers
Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 14 9/16 in. (40 x 37 cm)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2016
Accession year: 2016