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Flail

Each of the 6 points on the flail's weight are approximately 2.5cm long. This potentially lethal star-shaped weight is attached to a heavy metal chain about 30cm long and secured to a strong wooden handle. On the handle is carved 'AA10', below this is a raised band of wood, and the end of the handle is neatly rounded. It was made during the nineteenth century in India.

Place: India

Object Type: flail

Period: Post Medieval

Broad Date: Post Medieval

Century: 19th century

Materials: Wood, Metal

Museum Accession Number: ANT/AA/10