Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Gold-colored metal horse head defense armor with etched floral design, featuring two ear-like protrusions on top, a nose guard and rivets along the center. The armor is shaped like a horse's head, with a curved opening for the eyes and mouth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1600
- Medium
- Steel, gold, textile
- Culture
- French
- Dimensions
- 420 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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