Metacarpal saw

Metacarpal saw, steel and ebony

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A863382 Pt1
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 230 mm
width 14 mm
height 57 mm
type:
metacarpal saws

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