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1884.14.6

Bronze model of a flagellum with three chains


1884.14.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bronze model of a flagellum with three chains
Long description
Model of bronze flagellum with three two-linked chain bars each carrying an open work ball with a small terminal rod. The handle is a conical bronze rod with ring at the butt end. [MJD 27/11/2012]
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Roman
Date collected
By 1874?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 197 mm, Width: max 56 mm, Thick: max 19 mm, Weight 94 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.14.6 PR Cat other PR nos: 1014

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