Bronze pessary, Roman, 200 BCE-400 CE
A pessary can be one of three things: a device to support the vagina or uterus; a form of contraception; or a medical treatment. This bronze ring which has two parts was used to support the uterus.
Object number:
A646741
Related Themes and Topics
Glossary:
Glossary: contraception
The use of methods and techniques to prevent pregnancy from sex.
Glossary: uterus
The hollow reproductive organ in female mammals. The uterus is where the foetus develops after conception. The word 'womb' is often used among non-medical people to refer to the same area.
Glossary: pessary
An object placed in the vagina and used to deliver medicine, as a contraceptive or as a muscle support.