Framed display case containing a large range of non-penetrative 'children's needles'

Made:
1980-1985 in Japan

Framed display case containing a large range of non-penetrative 'children's needles', used to stimulate the skin of young children, frail adults and those with sensitive skin, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, unsigned, manufactured in Japan, 1980-1985.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Object Number:
2002-434
Materials:
metal, paper, wood, glass, cord and complete
Measurements:
overall: 444 mm x 490 mm x 50 mm, 2.6 kg
type:
acupuncture needle
credit:
Kelley, R.