Accession No

2516


Brief Description

syringe


Origin


Maker


Class

medical


Earliest Date


Latest Date


Inscription Date


Material

ivory; rope (string)


Dimensions

length without nozzle 109mm


Special Collection


Provenance


Inscription


Description Notes

Ivory syringe with broken nozzle. Cap unscrews to release ivory plunger, which is bound with string.

Incomplete (nozzle broken/missing)


References


Events

Description
Syringes are used for many different purposes, including extracting fluid and injections.


FM:40849

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