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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece with a textured surface. The main body of the armor is silver with gold accents. The armor has a large oval hole. There are two protruding sections, one long and one short. The short protruding section is at the bottom. The surface features raised bumps. The edges have gold outlining. The background is a plain gray color. The armor piece is titled "Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century
Medium
Iron, leather, brass or copper alloy
Culture
Tibetan or Mongolian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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