Narwhal tusk, no provenance details, 1701-1930

Made:
1701-1930

Narwhal tusk, no provenance details, 1701-1930

Details

Category:
Veterinary Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A675886
Materials:
ivory
Measurements:
length 1270 mm
max: diameter 45 mm
type:
tusks

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