Plaster copy of oculist's seal with inscription one side, and plaster impression

Made:
1850-1900 in Europe

Plaster copy of oculist's seal with inscription 1 side, and plaster impression, Roman, copy European

Impression of oculist's seal in plaster

Impression of oculist's seal in plaster

Plaster copy of oculist's seal with inscription 1 side

Plaster copy of oculist's seal with inscription 1 side

1850-1900

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627266
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 57 mm
width 21 mm
height 8 mm
type:
oculist's seal

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