Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) 17th century Turkish This shaffron is unusually complete and is one of the few examples to retain its original cheek plates. It is engraved with tulip designs and inscribed across the forehead: "Made at the order of Emir Yusuf.". Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense). Turkish. 17th century. Gold, copper alloy (tombak), leather, textile. Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

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