Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 5th–7th century

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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 5th–7th century, Central Asian, Textile (silk), animal fiber, leather, 22 1/16 x 26 3/4 in. (56 x 68 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, This shaffron is extraordinarily rare both for being one of only a few known examples of Central Asian textile shaffrons and for the fact that it is a largely intact and complete textile object from a region and period when textile fragments are the norm

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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