Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), dated 1026 1617–18

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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), dated 1026 1617–18, Golconda, Andhra Pradesh, Indian, Deccan, Golconda, Steel, copper alloy (brass), H. 23 7/8 in. ( cm); W. 8 in. ( cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz. (820 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Horse armor was used widely in India. It was usually made from a combination of iron, textile, and leather, the centerpiece of which was an iron shaffron such as this one, which protected the front of a horse's head from the muzzle to the ears

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