Ivory anatomical figure showing 'qi' points

Made:
1800-1920 in Japan
Ivory anatomical figure showing the Qi channels, Japanese Ivory anatomical figure showing the Qi channels, Japanese

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Ivory anatomical figure showing the Qi channels, Japanese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory anatomical figure showing the Qi channels, Japanese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory anatomical figure showing the Qi channels, Japanese, 1800-1920

The anatomical figure shows the qi (chi) points on the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) qi is the energy or life force that flows through meridians, or channels, in the body. When qi becomes blocked, disease and illness follow. Acupuncture or massage are thought to unblock the meridians.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642981
Materials:
complete, ivory and paint
Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 35 mm x 16 mm, 0.034 kg
overall (with stand): 100 mm x 35 mm x 60 mm,
type:
anatomical figure
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust