Shaffron, armure de tête de cheval, début du 16ème siècle
Rare chafran ottoman ancien.Turquie ottomane, XVIe siècle.Acier59 cm de haut, 22 cm de large.
bibliography :
The Arts of the Muslim Knight : The Furusiyya Art Foundation Collection. Milano: New York: Skira, 2008. Many examples of chamfron, specifically see p. 342.
Hales, Robert. Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion. 2013. pp. 330-331
Worcester Museum Object no. 2014.28
Metropolitan Museum: Accession no. 36.25.496, no. 21.102.4