Forged copper, so-called "schoolklap". Oval flat disc with round handle and double-knot ending. Used by teachers to flog students who did not comply. Very rare in copper, just a few other examples known; most were made of wood, and burned in the 19th century after they were banned.
Forged copper, so-called "schoolklap". Oval flat disc with round handle and double-knot ending. Used by teachers to flog students who did not comply. Very rare in copper, just a few other examples known; most were made of wood, and burned in the 19th century after they were banned.
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