Knife, possibly used for circumcision

Knife, possibly used for circumcision, with steel blade

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Knife, possibly used for circumcision, with steel blade
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Knife, possibly used for circumcision, with steel blade, agate handle and silver hilt and distal perforator, in leather case, c. 1790

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173255
Materials:
knife, steel, knife, silver, knife, agate and case, leather
Measurements:
Knife: 20 mm x 158 mm x 20 mm, .044 kg
Case: 24 mm x 175 mm x 25 mm,
type:
circumcision knife
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)