Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Unknown

early 16th century · Steel, copper alloy · Arms and Armor

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]."

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 16th century

Medium

Steel, copper alloy

Culture

Turkish or Iranian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935