Boxed cupping kit, Japan, 1980-1990

Box containing three graded cupping glasses, Japanese, 1980-1990.
A cupping kit with three different sized cupping glasses. Cupping sets are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate the flow of qi energy. The glass cup is placed on the skin and then air is drawn out with the metal pump.
 
Currently on display in:
The Science and Art of Medicine
Year made :
1980-1990
Inventory number :
2002-478
 

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