Flail, for punishing galley slaves

Flail, iron, said to be early 16th century

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Flail, iron, said to be early 16th century
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Flail, iron, said to be early 16th century, for punishing galley slaves. Probably Spanish, 16th to 18th centuries

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A29313
Materials:
iron
type:
flails
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)