Shaffron (Head Defense) for a Camel, possibly 17th century

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Shaffron (Head Defense) for a Camel, possibly 17th century, Turkish, Steel, copper alloy, leather, H. 19 ( cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. ( cm); Wt. 3 lb. oz. ( g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Camels were used in the Middle East not only for transport but also for battle. Judging from its sharply angled profile, this shaffron of steel plate was probably intended for a war camel. By contrast, shaffrons for horses have flat profiles

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Size: 3980px × 4800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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