Cupping horn for the extraction of poison

Made:
before 1936 in India
Cupping horn, metal, Indian, for extraction of poison by suction Cupping horn, metal, Indian

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Cupping horn, metal, Indian, for extraction of poison by suction
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Cupping horn, metal, Indian
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Cupping horn, metal, Indian, for extraction of poison by suction

Poison was extracted using suction to bring blood to the surface of the skin. This drew out any poisons. The cupping horn is made from a single sheet of metal rolled and soldered together. It originates from India. The device is quite worn so it appears to have been well used.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643692
Materials:
metal (unknown) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 63 cm 30 mm, .02kg
type:
cupping horn
credit:
Fraser, T.C.