Container of Egyptian barley

Made:
England, Europe and Switzerland

Barley grains, purportedly ancient Egyptian 1000 BCE, handed to Capt. Saint by Mr Wellcome in 1920. Stored in circular plastic container.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A61409
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and barley
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm 49 mm,
type:
specimen bottles