Wood and ivory back scratcher

Made:
China
Wood and ivory back scratcher

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Wood and ivory back scratcher
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Wood and ivory back scratcher, cylindrical rod with wooden knop at one end and ivory hand at other, possibly Chinese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A78564
Materials:
wood and ivory
Measurements:
length 390 mm
width 29 mm
type:
back scratchers
credit:
Seymour