Title: Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Papier-maché, wood, lacquer, gold, hair
Dimensions: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm); D. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.7 oz. (586.8 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Geography: Country of Origin    Japan      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY