Shaffron (Head Defense) for a Camel

Unknown

possibly 17th century · Steel, copper alloy, leather · Arms and Armor

Camels were used in the Middle East not only for transport but also for battle. Judging from its sharply angled profile, this shaffron of steel plate was probably intended for a war camel. By contrast, shaffrons for horses have flat profiles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

possibly 17th century

Medium

Steel, copper alloy, leather

Culture

Turkish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935