

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
The Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) is a metallic piece of armor. It is shaped like a horse's head, with two protrusions at the top, resembling ears. The main body of the piece is shaped like a horse's face and neck. The piece has a ribbed top section with vertical lines and a flower-shaped cutout on the lower front section. There are rivets around the edges of the piece. The background is a plain wall with the piece casting a shadow. The piece appears to be made of metal and has a dark color with lighter areas where light reflects off it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- German
- Dimensions
- 429 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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