Bronze pessary, Roman, 200 BCE-400 CE

Made:
200 BCE-400 CE in Roman Empire
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Ring pessary, bronze, Roman
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Ring pessary, bronze, Roman
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ring pessary, bronze, Roman
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ring pessary, bronze, Roman
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ring pessary, bronze, Roman

A pessary can be one of three things: a device to support the vagina or uterus; a form of contraception; or a medical treatment. This bronze ring which has two parts was used to support the uterus.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646741
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall: 30 mm 70 mm, 0.13kg
type:
pessary