Eight acupuncture needles

Made:
1851-1900

Eight acupuncture needles, steel, in mahogany case, second half 19th century

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A624245
Materials:
steel and container, mahogany
Measurements:
container: length 82 mm
container: diameter 22 mm
type:
acupuncture needles

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