Saw blade, bronze, Roman

Made:
199-500
Saw blade, bronze, Roman

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Saw blade, bronze, Roman
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Saw blade, bronze, Roman

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646107
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
length 129 mm
width 71 mm
type:
amputation saw

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