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Bronze cupping vessel, from Pompeii, Roman, 1-79AD. Cupping was an ancient therapy intended to restore the balance of the body. It remained popular in the Western world until the 19th century.
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Science Museum: Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries
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- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Object Number:
- A608651
- type:
- cupping vessel
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- medical instrument
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
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