Whip with decorated handle (Arabian or Syrian)

Made:: 1701-1900 in Syria

Whip, with decorated ivory handle, said to be Arabian

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Whip, with decorated ivory handle, said to be Arabian
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Whip, with decorated ivory handle, said to be Arabian, probably Syrian, 1701-1900

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Category:: Classical & Medieval Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A29552

Materials:: complete, wood, ivory, brass and leather

Measurements:: handle: 395 mm 25 mm,
thong: 2350 mm

type:: whip - animal equipment

credit:: Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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Whip with decorated handle (Arabian or Syrian)

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