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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal horse head defense, titled "Shaffron", made of silver or gray metal with a dark patina and gold-colored accents; long and narrow, wider at top; shaped like a horse's head; two curved indentations on either side; T-shaped piece at top with a triangle above; gold-colored accents on T-piece and indentations.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 16th century
Medium
Steel, copper alloy
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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