Cheek Plate of a Shaffron (horse's head armor)
Cultureperhaps
German
Date1480–1500
Mediumsteel
Dimensions22 × 44 cm (8 11/16 × 17 5/16 in.), 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.887
DescriptionLeft side plate of shaffron. Many soldered repairs.ProvenancePossibly ex-Bachereau (Rhodes) purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), odd lot #3. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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