Knife, possibly for circumcision

Knife, possibly for circumcision, with steel blade

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Knife, possibly for circumcision, with steel blade
Science Museum Group
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Knife, possibly for circumcision, with steel blade, silver mount, and red agate handle, in leather case, by Davis, London, c. 1800

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A136952
Materials:
knife, steel, knife, silver and knife, agate
type:
circumcision knife
credit:
Malcolm