Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 1615–1868
Medium: Leather, lacquer
Dimensions: H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8.8 oz. (703.1 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936