Single-bladed spring scarificator,made from steel. This instrument was designed to create wounds on the surface of the skin,principally for wet cupping procedures. Cupping is a form of bloodletting historically used to 'treat' a range of ailments by removing surplus bodily 'humours' (fluids within the body). This scarificator is continental and dates from 1780 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library |
Taille de l’image : | 4609 px × 3948 px |
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