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Bloodletting instruments, 18th-19th century. A leech jar, two bleeding bowls and four lancets. The practice of bleeding, or bloodletting, was intended to drain ‘poisons’ or excess blood from the body in order to restore the balance of the humours.
Location
Science Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART422536
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2800px × 3504px
Photo Credit
SSPL/Science Museum / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
19th century CE
Bloodletting
Bowl
Jar
Leeches