Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
The Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) is a piece of armor with a silver-gray color and a weathered appearance. The item has a distinctive horse head shape. It features etched designs on its surface, including lines and a cross-like pattern. There are small gold rivets along the edges and throughout the piece. Two curved protrusions are on either side at the top. The background is plain white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1545
- Medium
- Steel, brass, leather
- Culture
- German, Augsburg
- Dimensions
- 419 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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