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Cap for acupuncture needle case (set with F1917.538)
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Cap for acupuncture needle case (set with F1917.538)

12th-13th century · Gilt silver

From the collection of National Museum of Asian Art (Freer/Sackler). Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Emblematic long life, the crane design on this case for needles used in acupuncture therapy reflects the health-giving properties of the treatment.

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Credit lineCap for acupuncture needle case (set with F1917.538). 12th-13th century. National Museum of Asian Art (Freer/Sackler), Gift of Charles Lang Freer. CC0.

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