'Sanryoshin' blood-letting needle, Japan, 1980-1985

Blood-letting needle in a plastic sheaf, based on the ancient Hoshin needle and commonly known as Sanryoshin, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, handmade by Kanbe Genzo, Japan, 1980-1985.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3174558

Title

'Sanryoshin' blood-letting needle, Japan, 1980-1985

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 50 mm x 3 mm x 3 mm, .02kg