Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), late 15th–early 16th century, probably Iranian, Steel, H. 23 7/8 in. (60.6 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Like armored warriors, horses were usually protected by defenses of steel plate, leather, or reinforced textile. Fluted and engraved shaffrons like this were used throughout the Middle East, notably in Iran, Ottoman Turkey, and the Mamluk Empire in Egypt and Syria
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Shaffron, Horse, Head Defense, late 15th–early 16th century, Iranian, Steel, H, 23 7/8, 60.6 cm, W, 8 1/4, 21, Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, armored, warriors, horses, usually protected, defenses, steel plate, leather, reinforced textile, Fluted, engraved shaffrons, Middle East, notably, Iran, Ottoman Turkey, Mamluk Empire, Egypt, Syria
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