Escutcheon Plate of a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Escutcheon plate of a shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, probably Augsburg
Date: ca. 1530–40
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.9 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (82 g)

Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Geography:  probably Augsburg     
Credit line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Lauder Gift, 1985
Accession year: 1985
Tags: Heads|Women