Cupping glass, Islamic, 1001-1400.
- Made:
- 1001-1400 CE
Cupping glass, Islamic, 1001-1400, provenance unknown
Cupping glass, Islamic, 1001-1400, exact provenance unknown. Cupping was an ancient therapy intended to restore the balance of the body. It remained popular in the Western world until the 19th century.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A608650
- Measurements:
-
overall: 120 mm 85 mm,
- type:
- cupping vessel