Plaster seal

Plaster seal, inscribed on four edges, copy, with plaster & putty impression, Roman

Plaster impression bearing oculist's seal

Plaster impression bearing oculist's seal

Putty bearing impressions

Putty bearing impressions

Plaster seal, inscribed on four edges, copy, Roman

Plaster seal, inscribed on four edges, copy, Roman

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A629382
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 60 mm
width 58 mm
depth 14 mm
type:
oculist's seals
credit:
Champion, M.

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