993.374.1: Forceps, Oriental

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993.374.1: Forceps, Oriental : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar
993.374.1: Forceps, Oriental : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar
993.374.1: Forceps, Oriental. : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar
Image No. 1413 : Two instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar

Object Description

Two copper alloy instruments joined by a leather thong. Forceps/tweezers with engraved design on outer surfaces and small tweezers with 2 pointed tools hanging from decorative bar.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.374.1
Collection: Oriental Medicine

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 25 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • leather

Acquisition Detail

  • History of Use: Dr. Schulzer was at R.A.F. base on Masirah Island in the Persian Gulf. Forceps were used by Sheiks and Arab healers for the removal of splinters and foreign bodies.