Silver bound cowrie shell painted with erotic scene

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Silver bound cowrie shell, hinged
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Silver bound cowrie shell, hinged
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Silver bound cowrie shell, hinged
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Silver bound cowrie shell, hinged
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Silver bound cowrie shell, hinged, opening out to reveal a small painting of a male unlocking the chastity belt of a female

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641131
Materials:
shell and silver
type:
shells
credit:
Gudack