Acupuncture needle

Made:
1700-1900
Acupuncture needle, steel and brass, 1700-1900

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Acupuncture needle, steel and brass, 1700-1900
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Acupuncture needle, steel and brass, 1700-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643674
Materials:
complete, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 154 mm .005kg
type:
acupuncture needle