Mother-of-pearl lancet case with engraved decoration

Mother-of-pearl lancet case with engraved decoration Mother-of-pearl lancet case with engraved decoration

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Lancet case, empty, mother-of-pearl, engraved with a scene possibly Asian influenced design, 18th or 19th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A617226
Materials:
mother-of-pearl and brass (silver plated)
Measurements:
overall: 12.5 mm x 70 mm x 34.3 mm, .025 kg
type:
lancets
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust