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The surface is engraved with symmetrical floral arabesques. It is likely that this piece originally would have been part of an entire garniture for man and horse.
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Title: Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Iranian
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.621
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