This nineteenth century surgical instrument comprises of sixteen spring-loaded lancets and was used to create wounds on the surface of the skin,principally for wet cupping procedures. Cupping is a form of bloodletting used to 'treat' a range of ailments. This instrument,pictured in it's original fishskin case was made in England by Thompson and dates from around the year 1800 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library |
Bildgröße: | 3689 px × 4979 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |