Collection

Spindle with central conical protuberance embossed decoration

Made:
1851-1900 in China
Metal spindle (?) Metal spindle (?) Metal spindle (?)
Metal spindle (?) Metal spindle (?) Metal spindle (?)

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Metal spindle (?)
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Metal spindle (?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Metal spindle (?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Metal spindle (?), central pin with central conical protuberance embossed decoration, possibly Chinese, possibly 1851-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A652344
Materials:
complete and metal
Measurements:
overall: 240 mm 45 mm,
type:
spindle

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