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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Romain des Ursins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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  • Title: Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
  • Creator: Romain des Ursins
  • Date Created: ca. 1480–95; ear guards, eye guards, and plume holder, 19th century restorations
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 24 7/8 (63.2 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); D. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1918 g)
  • Type: Shaffron (Horse's head defense)
  • External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/26921
  • Medium: Steel, textile
  • Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
  • Culture: Franco-Italian
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