Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Persian
Date: 18th–19th century
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 9.4 oz. (266.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936