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

Blood-letting needle, based on the ancient Hoshin needle and commonly known as Shirakushin, used for drawing blood and wet-cupping, manufactured in Japan, 1980-1985, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3174599

Title

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

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 83 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm, .01kg