Symbolic doctors sword

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
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Carved wooden symbolic doctors sword
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Carved wooden symbolic doctors sword
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Carved wooden symbolic doctors sword
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Carved wooden symbolic doctors sword
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Carved wooden symbolic doctors sword, in form of dragon or demon, holding shell with hinged lid, which opens to reveal a small Budha, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658021
Materials:
complete and wood
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 430 mm x 53 mm,
type:
ceremonial sword
credit:
Glendining