Metal copy of Roman bronze vaginal speculum

Made:
199-79
Metal copy of Roman bronze vaginal speculum

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Metal copy of Roman bronze vaginal speculum
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Metal copy of Roman bronze vaginal speculum, excavated at Pompeii, 199BC-79AD, copy damaged, Italian, date unknown

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A67433
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
length 360 mm
width 170 mm
approx: thickness 65 mm
type:
vaginal speculum

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