Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The piece is titled "Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)" by an unknown artist. The object is a horse's head defense, made of metal, likely steel, with a predominantly gray color. The defense has two ear-like protrusions at the top and a nose guard at the bottom. It features a large hole for the horse's eyes and mouth. The metal is etched with intricate designs and patterns across its surface. Small brass rivets are used to hold the etched metal plates together. The background of the image is light gray, with the object casting a shadow to the left. The defense appears to be ornate and decorative, suggesting it was used for ceremonial or formal purposes rather than for actual combat. The overall shape of the defense is that of a horse's head, with the metal plates shaped to fit over the horse's head and neck.