Supporter for Hernia
Ming Dynasty
Same source. H: 11.5 cm, mouth d: 11.5 cm, wt: 51.4 gm. The function of this conical cover made of silver threads was similar to that of a modern hernia support. The cover, when the coffin was opened, was located between the femur and pelvis of the corpse, showing that he suffered from hernia during his lifetime.

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