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Shaffron (Head Defense) for a Camel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal shaffron for a camel with a central plate and two side plates. The central plate features a raised design, and all plates are bordered with dark metal and adorned with gold rivets. A dark leather strap crosses behind the central plate, secured with gold rivets. Two additional dark leather straps secure to the side plates. A long, thin black strap hangs down from the left side plate. A small metal piece, resembling a finial, extends from the top. The background is white. Shaffron, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
possibly 17th century
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, leather
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
518 × 625 px
Museum record:
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