Clay device used for Helmet Moxibustion, Japan, 1980-1995

Clay device used for Helmet Moxibustion, also known as Dream or Earthern Mortar Moxibustion, to allow burning moxa to be supported on a patients head, for use by blind practitioners in Japan, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996 (see note), made by Dr Obika Reiko at the National Rehabilitation Centre, Tokorozawa City, Japanese, 1980-1985.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3171321

Title

Clay device used for Helmet Moxibustion, Japan, 1980-1995

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 55 mm 240 mm, .76kg