Flail, possibly Chinese

Made:
1701-1900 in China
maker:
Unknown

Flail, possibly Chinese, iron and brass, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A179804
Materials:
brass and iron
Measurements:
overall: 1210 mm
handle: 157 mm 33 mm,
type:
flail - weapon

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