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Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

Ivory enema syringe

An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons

Pewter enema syringe

Ebony enema syringe

The case of artificially manufactured version of a goa stone

An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague

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Ivory enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague

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Images from the collections

Images about Cleanse

Works from the collections

Ivory enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringe

An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague

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