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Throwing-Weapon
Throwing-Weapon
Throwing-Weapon

Throwing-Weapon

Date1600-1910
MediumIron, cloth
ClassificationsArms/Armour
Terms
    Object numberC03495
    DescriptionFan with heavy iron fan guards. The 'war fan' had various uses; it could be used for signalling, blocking weapon attacks, attacking, and even as an aid in swimming. This fan was possibly used as a throwing weapon.
    On View
    Not on view
    Weapon
    1800-1850
    Weapon
    1700-1850
    Fan
    1800-1900
    Fan
    1800-1900
    Fan
    1888
    Fan
    1850
    Throwing-Club
    1800-1840
    Dagger
    1800-1921
    Dagger
    1900-1927
    Fan
    1750-1900
    Fan
    1750-1900
    Club
    1775-1825