Scarificator, 16 blades

Item

Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction.
Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction.
Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction.
Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction.
Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction.
Title
Scarificator, 16 blades
Description
Sixteen-bladed square brass scarificator, blades arranged on three rods, cutting in the same direction. Two stars on top and bottom indicate proper alignment. Used in cupping.
Date
1800s
Format
45 x 35 x 32 mm
Materials
steel
brass
Subject
Surgical instruments and apparatus
Type
medical device
Provenance
From the collection of Gerald Rodnan, MD
Tag
Bloodletting instruments
Rodnan Collection
Item sets
Artifacts
Gout & Rheumatism Miscellanea