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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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