English Leeches Jar (With Pierced Lid) - A Medical Rarity!
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English Leeches Jar (With Pierced Lid) - A Medical Rarity!
About the Item
Bought by the owner in Scotland.
The use of leeches in medicine dates as far back as Ancient Egypt. Leeches secrete an anticoagulant (known as hirudin) that prevents the clotting of blood. After being applied to the required site, they reduce the swelling in the tissues and promote healing by allowing fresh, oxygenated blood to reach the area.
Leech jars are very uncommon - this is a rare find for the collector!
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1850
- Condition:Excellent antique condition.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: K08381stDibs: 100111882788
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