Military Flail
Unknown Artist
probably mid to late 19th century in style of 16th century
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); L. of head and chain 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); Wt. 4 lb 5 oz. (1956.1 g)
Classification
Shafted Weapons
Culture
possibly German
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number
14.25.1365