Human bones with osteoarthritis

Made:
4000-2001 BCE in Ancient Egypt
maker:
Ancient Egyptian people

Bones of human left foot, showing effects of osteoarthritis, said to be predynastic Egyptian, 4000-2001 BC

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634911
Materials:
incomplete and bone
Measurements:
overall - larger fragment: 42 mm x 145 mm x 55 mm, .066 kg
overall - smaller fragment: 18 mm x 59 mm x 23 mm, .008 kg
type:
human remains and skeletons
credit:
Wellcome Trust