Prescription: reproduction of oldest dermatology prescription, also with accompanying pamphlet

Date
Circa 1970
Description
Reproduction of the world's oldest dermatology prescription, after the original Sumerian, one dated c.2100 B.C., in cuneiform script. Mounted on wooden block. Also with accompanying pamphlet.

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Date

Circa 1970

Medium

Clay (incised) and wood (stamped).

Measurements

2.9 x 13.2 x 9.5 cm

Accession Number

MHM02483

Object Type

documents

Medical History Museum Category

Medical Specialties

Museum

Medical History Museum

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