The Science and Art of Medicine

This apparatus is based on plans by the British obstetrician James Blundell (1790-1877). It consists of the following instruments, which are largely composed of brass and glass: two syringes, two canulae, two lancets, and two glass funnels. There is

• Blundell's blood transfusion apparatus, 19th century.

Leech jar, stoneware, with lid and iron clamp for lid, inscribed 'Patent Leech Jar'.

• Stoneware patent leech jar, late 19th century

Lekythos oil bottle, handle now detached, decorated in the Apulian style. Roman, from Italy, 375-325BC. Apulia, a region of southern Italy, gave its name to the distinct style of decoration seen on this bottle. Lekythoi were Ancient Greek one-handled

• Oil bottle, Roman, from Italy, 375-325 BC.

Ivory inlaid wooden toilet box, Egyptian, 650BC to 350BC. Makeup was in common use in ancient Egypt. Eye shadow pots, mirrors and perfume jars were among the items frequently found in boxes like this. Toilet boxes were also buried with mummies (embal

• Toilet box, Ancient Egyptian, 650-350 BC.

Bronze seated figurine of the young Imhotep, Egyptian, 900-300BC

• Bronze seated figurine of the young Imhotep, 900-300 BC.

Seated figurine of Imhotep, made of electrum metal, Ancient Egyptian, 600-500BC. Imhotep (2686-2613 BC) was the first known physician and chief adviser to King Zoser (Djoser), in the 3rd dynasty. He was also the architect of the first pyramid in Egyp

• Statue of Imhotep, Ancient Egyptian, 600-500 BC.

Bronze toiletry mirror, Egyptian, 800BC-100BC

• Ancient Egyptian bronze razor and mirror.

Alabaster canopic jar with portrait of Imseti, also known as Mestha, on lid, Ancient Egyptian, 800BC-200BC. During the preparation for mummification, the brains were removed through the nostrils, and then an incision was made in the side of the body

• Canopic burial jar, Ancient Egyptian, 800-200 BC.

Votive viscera, female, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD. Votive offerings were gifts given to the gods in prayer. These would often be in the form or representation of the injured or diseased part of the body and would be left at the temple o

• Votive viscera, probably Roman, 200 BC-200 AD.

Votive eyes, bronze, Roman, 200BC-100AD

• Roman votives, bronze, 200 BC-100 AD.