Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), 16th–17th century, Tibetan or Mongolian, Iron, leather, copper alloy, shellac, H. 17 1/2 in. (4

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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), 16th–17th century, Tibetan or Mongolian, Iron, leather, copper alloy, shellac, H. 17 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 22 3/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 5 lb. oz. ( g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Tibetan shaffrons of any type are extremely rare. This example, despite its damaged condition, shows some distinctive features that are not found on any other known examples, particularly the decorative enframements encircling the eyes and the use of embossed plates representing the nostrils

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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