Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipment-Shaffrons17th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) |
| Medium | Gold, copper alloy (tombak), leather, textile |
| Dimensions | H. 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm); W. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11 oz. (1684 g) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 17th century |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1921 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1601 – 1700 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 33022