A Doctor's Lady

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19th century

Collection Title:

Medical Instrument Collection

Container / Volume:

Box 009

Image Count:

1

Alternative Title:

Figurine

Description:

A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.

Subject (Geographic):

China

Subject (Name):

Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.

Subject (Topic):

Anatomy and Figurines

Found in:

Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A Doctor's Lady