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LicenseAcupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles, probably from China or Japan, 1800s
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Acupuncture needles with case, probably from China or Japan, 1800s
Two large acupuncture needles, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The needles are inserted into chosen points on the body to stimulate the movement of the energy qi and balance the Yin and Yang parts of the qi.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A604028
- Measurements:
-
overall: 0.1 kg
overall (case): 25 mm x 70 mm x 165 mm,
needle: 156 mm 3 mm, .01 kg
overall (charm): 200 mm
overall (tassle): 220 mm
- type:
- acupuncture needle
- credit:
- Saint, Capt. P
