M0007589: Manuscript illustration of the male genito-urinary organs

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Photograph of an illustration from a late 13th-early 14th century manuscript held by the Bodleian Library, Oxford (Ms.Ashmole 399). The illustration depicts the male genito-urinary organs, showing penis, urethra, testcles and one solitary gland, probably meant for prostate. Another photograph of this image was accessioned by the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum on 5th October 1936 (PHO 8887). Related images: M0007590, M0007591.

M0007589: Manuscript illustration of the male genito-urinary organs

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