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Shaffron and Crinet (Horse's Head and Neck Defenses)

Romain des Ursins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a curved piece of armor made of metal. The top portion consists of overlapping, scalloped metal plates, while the bottom features a mesh of interlocking metal rings. A smaller, detached piece of armor with a similar design is positioned on the right side. The background is gray with a subtle shadow beneath the armor. The armor piece is titled "Shaffron and Crinet (Horse's Head and Neck Defenses)" and is attributed to the artist Romain des Ursins.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1480–95, with 19th century restorations
Medium:
Steel, textile
Culture:
Franco-Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 444 px
Museum record:
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