Brass cramp ring, England, 1308-1558

Metal ring, possibly a cramp ring used to ward off epilepsy and cramp, possibly dated between 1308 and 1558

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641033
Materials:
brass and iron
Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 24 mm, 0.002 kg
type:
cramp ring