Metal horse head defense armor, titled Shaffron, made of riveted steel plates, pointed at bottom, with two triangular ear-like projections at top, against a light gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1480–95; ear guards, eye guards, and plume holder, 19th century restorations
- Medium
- Steel, textile
- Culture
- Franco-Italian
- Dimensions
- 458 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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