Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) with arms of the Freyberg family
The image shows a silver-colored, metal piece of armor. The armor is shaped to cover the torso, with a wide top that tapers down to a narrower bottom. It has a central vertical ridge and is adorned with rivets along the edges and seams. Two curved protrusions are on the top, one on each side. The bottom center features a gold-colored emblem with three six-pointed stars. The armor's edges have a rope-like design. The background is light gray. This is the Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) with arms of the Freyberg family.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1540
- Medium
- Steel, pewter, leather, textile, gold
- Culture
- German, probably Landshut
- Dimensions
- 407 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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