Collection

Vulcacanite and glass piston-action syringe

Vulcacanite and glass piston-action syringe, with ivory (?) nozzle

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A629003
Materials:
vulcanite, glass and ivory, ? material
type:
aural syringes

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