Cautery, probably of Far Eastern origin

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Cautery, probably of Far Eastern origin

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Cautery, probably of Far Eastern origin
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Cautery, probably of Far Eastern origin, decorated with mother of pearl inlay on handle, possibly brass shank, the rest, wood and brass

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Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622517
Materials:
handle, wood, handle, brass, handle, mother of pearl and shank, brass, ? material
Measurements:
length 335 mm
width 35 mm
height 25 mm
type:
cautery

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