Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Ambrogio de Osma

ca. 1460–70 · Steel · Arms and Armor

This shaffron is stamped with marks attributed to the Brescian armorer Ambrogio de Osma, documented between 1446 and 1475. The fluted surface follows German fashion, suggesting that the shaffron was made for export to northern Europe.

Artist

Ambrogio de Osma

Date

ca. 1460–70

Medium

Steel

Culture

Italian, possibly Brescia

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928