Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

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17th century · Gold, copper alloy (tombak), leather, textile · Arms and Armor

This shaffron is unusually complete and is one of the few examples to retain its original cheek plates. It is engraved with tulip designs and inscribed across the forehead: "Made at the order of Emir Yusuf."

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Gold, copper alloy (tombak), leather, textile

Culture

Turkish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1921