

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
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
- View original
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