Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) by unknown artist. Dark brown metal horse head defense with a long, narrow, and curved shape. The top part is wider and has a distinctive design with a teardrop-shaped indentation. The bottom part tapers down to a point. The metal appears to have a rough texture and some visible signs of wear. The background is plain white.