Title: Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Object type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
Date: early 16th century
Culture: Turkish or Iranian
Medium: Steel, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11 oz. (735 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Geography: Country of Origin    Turkey      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY