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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece titled "Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)". Large, silver-colored piece of metal armor. Predominantly silver with visible rivets along seams and edges. Thick, ribbed metal with etched lines running diagonally. Two cylindrical protrusions on top. Large oval hole on right side. Base has a flared edge with rivets.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1515–20
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German, probably Nuremberg
Dimensions:
462 × 625 px
Museum record:
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