Collection of 53 neolithic flint implements

Collection of 53 neolithic flint implements, possibly used in surgery, in glazed oak frame, 200-500BC

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681118
Materials:
frame, oak and implement, flint
Measurements:
frame: length 450 mm
frame: width 496 mm
frame: height 30 mm
type:
surgical instruments

Parts

Oak glazed frame with spaces for 53 flint instruments

Oak glazed frame with spaces for 53 flint instruments

Oak glazed frame with spaces for 53 flint instruments, with 32 flint instruments present,

Object Number:
A681118/1
type:
frame
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
21 pieces of neolithic flint

21 pieces of neolithic flint

21 pieces of neolithic flint, possibly used in surgery, 200-500 BCE

Materials:
flint
Object Number:
A681118/4
type:
flint
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum