Roman cupping vessel
- Made:
- 1-79 CE in Pompeii
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Bronze cupping vessel, from Pompeii, Roman, 1-79AD. Cupping was an ancient therapy intended to restore the balance of the body. It remained popular in the Western world until the 19th century.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A608651
- Materials:
- bronze
- Measurements:
-
overall: 123 mm x 90 mm, 0.096 kg
- type:
- cupping vessel
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
