Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), late 15th–early 17th century

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Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), late 15th–early 17th century, Tibetan or Mongolian, Iron, leather, gold, silver, brass or copper alloy, textile, H. 22 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 24 7/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 8 lb. oz. ( g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Tibetan shaffrons are relatively rare. This shaffron is by far the most elaborately decorated of any recorded up to this point

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