Ring pessary, bronze, Roman
- Made:
- 200 BCE-400 CE in Roman Empire
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Ring pessary, bronze, Roman, 200 BCE-400 CE
A pessary can be one of three things: a device to support the vagina and pelvic organs; a form of contraception; or a means of administering medical treatment.
This bronze ring, which has two parts, resembles modern day pessaries shaped like a ring or donut. These devices are placed inside the vagina to prevent pelvic organs slipping down (prolapse) by supporting the vaginal walls and nearby organs, including the uterus.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A646740
- Materials:
- bronze
- Measurements:
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overall: 25 mm 65 mm,
- type:
- supportive pessaries
- credit:
- Gorga, Evangelista
