Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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