Shaffron and Crinet (Horse's Head and Neck Defenses)
📜 Provenance & Evidence
Origin
Franco-Italian — Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Region
France or Italy
Period
ca. 1480–95, with 19th century restorations
Material
Steel, textile
Artist / Maker
Romain des Ursins
Dimensions
14.25.1661a (shaffron); H. 24 7/8 in. (63.2 cm); W 13 in. (33 cm); D. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1918 g); 14.25.1662 (crinet); L. 33 7/8 in. (85.9 cm.); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 10 oz. (4360 g)
Department
Arms and Armor
Classification
Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons
Credit Line
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Rights
Public Domain
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object ID 35725
Official Museum Record
Evidence Status
VERIFIED