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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) is a silver-colored metal armor piece. It has a long, narrow, and curved shape with a pointed end at the bottom. The armor features a central vertical strip with a gold-colored design and gold rivets along the edges and on the strip. There are two curved protrusions on either side, near the top, and a smaller, curved piece at the top. The background is a light purple color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1545
Medium
Steel, brass, leather
Culture
German
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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