'Dashino' or Hammer Needling tools for acupuncture, Japan, 1980-1985

Presentation case containing reproductions of the tools used in the acupuncture method of insertion known as Hammer Needling, or Dashino, developed by Isai Mizono, consisting of a small wooden hammer and a 22ct gold 'Dream Splitting' needle, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996. handmade by Kanbe Genzo, Japanese, 1980-1985.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3174601

Title

'Dashino' or Hammer Needling tools for acupuncture, Japan, 1980-1985

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 20 mm x 150 mm x 65 mm, .08kg