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The engraved decoration includes quotations in Persian from Bustan, a famous collection of virtuous stories by the thirteenth-century poet Sa'di: "May the world comply with your wishes and heaven be your friend; May the creator of the world [be your guardian]."
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Title: Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Date: early 16th century
Culture: Turkish or Iranian
Medium: Steel, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11 oz. (735 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession Number: 36.25.510
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