One 'Spiral Roller'

Made:
1985-1990 in Japan
maker:
Unknown
One 'Spiral Roller'

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One 'Spiral Roller', used in Shonoshin therapy, a non-invasive form of acupuncture developed for young children, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, unsigned, Japanese, 1985-1990.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Object Number:
2002-490
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 14 mm x 89 mm x 34 mm, .017 kg
type:
acupuncture needle
credit:
Kelley, R.