Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Mamluk
Date: 15th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 19 1/2 in. (50 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 6.5 oz. (1545 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  Istanbul     
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936