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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Ambrogio de Osma

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal horse head defense, silver-gray color, asymmetrically shaped with pointed bottom, two black straps on top; metal rivets along edges and down center; etched lines on surface; central curved piece on top; background light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1460–70
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian, possibly Brescia
Dimensions:
379 × 625 px
Museum record:
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