Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipment-Shaffrons16th–17th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Frontal Plate from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) |
| Medium | Iron, gold, silver |
| Dimensions | H. 16 1/4 (41.3 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.3 oz. (745.6 g) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 16th–17th century |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2008 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Tibetan |
| Date Range | 1501 – 1700 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 35638