Frontal Plate from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron, gold, silver
Dimensions: H. 16 1/4 (41.3 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.3 oz. (745.6 g)
Culture: Tibetan
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Dated: 16th–17th century
Pixels: 2903 × 3880
SHA-256: 8e8ca6949be3c38f…
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Frontal Plate from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense). 16th–17th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.