Instruments and techniques for bloodletting and for surgical operations on the hands and feet. Etching by F. Sesone, 1749, after L. Heister.

  • Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758.
Date:
[1749]
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2829955i
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Description

For bloodletting, includes a cupping glass, a leech and a scarificator. Also includes an acupuncture needle, a cautery iron, moxibustion on the ankle, and a hand with a supernumerary digit

Publication/Creation

[Naples] : [J. Raymundus & D. Viventius for A. Cervone], [1749]

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; platemark 18.4 x 30.6 cm

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Lettering

Tom. II. Pag. 66. Tab XII. Fran. Sesone. sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2829955i

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