Pieces of lead coffin converted to carbonate of lead

Pieces of lead coffin converted to carbonate of lead, found by F.T. Buckland in St. Martin in the Fields, 1859, in glass topped case with label, English, 1601-1830

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659625
Materials:
lead carbonate, case, plywood, glass and case, paper
Measurements:
case: length 178 mm
case: width 126 mm
case: height 30 mm
type:
coffin and component - object