Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1515–20, probably Nuremberg, German, probably Nuremberg, Steel, H. 25 in. (63.5 cm); W.13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 2 oz. (3218 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, This shaffron is noteworthy not only for its large size but also for the unusual sculptural quality imparted by the boldly roped double ridges and the boss on the forehead. The fluted surfaces increased the rigidity of the plate but also served to lighten the shaffron's massive form
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Shaffron, Horse, Head Defense, ca, 1515–20, Nuremberg, German, Steel, H, 25, 63.5 cm, W.13 1/2, 34.3, D, 12, 31.8, Wt, 7 lb, 2 oz, 3218 g, Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, shaffron, noteworthy, large size, unusual sculptural, quality, imparted, boldly roped, double, ridges, boss, forehead, fluted surfaces, increased, rigidity, plate, served, lighten, massive form
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