Acupuncture needles

Made:
1871-1900 in China
Acupuncture needles, 6, steel, in vulcanite container, 1871-1900

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Acupuncture needles, 6, steel, in vulcanite container, 1871-1900
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Acupuncture needles, 6, steel, in vulcanite container, 1871-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A624244
Materials:
steel, brass, vulcanite and complete
Measurements:
needle: 90 mm 6 mm,
case: 92 mm 25 mm, .04 kg
type:
acupuncture needle