Circumcision knife, Hindu, 1701-1890

Small circumcision knife with flat triangular blade and ornate

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Small circumcision knife with flat triangular blade and ornate
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Small circumcision knife with flat triangular blade and ornate handle, Hindu, India, c. 1800

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610551
Materials:
steel and brass
Measurements:
length 126 mm
width 17 mm
type:
circumcision knife