Set of cupping instruments in wooden case

Set of cupping instruments in wooden case

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Set of cupping instruments in wooden case, 18th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A233644
Materials:
case, wood
Measurements:
case: length 280 mm
case: width 153 mm
cse: height 80 mm
type:
cupping set

Parts

12 brass cupping vessels

12 brass cupping vessels

12 brass cupping vessels

Measurements:
height 45 mm
width 39 mm
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A233644 Pt1
type:
cupping vessel
Brass scarificator with 8 lancets

Brass scarificator with 8 lancets

Brass scarificator with 8 lancets

Measurements:
length 43 mm
width 33 mm
height 58 mm
Materials:
brass and steel
Object Number:
A233644 Pt2
type:
cupping vessel
Brass spirit lamp

Brass spirit lamp

Brass spirit lamp

Measurements:
height 68 mm
width 103 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A233644 Pt3
type:
spirit lamps
Spirit torch, no maker, 1700-1800

Spirit torch

Spirit torch, no maker, 1700-1800

Measurements:
length 96 mm
diameter 16 mm
Materials:
brass and glass
Object Number:
A233644 Pt4
type:
torches