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Acupuncture needles in their Cultural Revolution era packet, with saying from 'the little red book' 毫針(針灸針), 1972?

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/2/2/6

Scope and Contents

1 paper packet containing 15 metal needles wrapped in tissue 毫針(針灸針) 苏州医疗用品厂 The inscription on the packet is a saying from ‘the little red book’, a book of quotations by Chairman Mao.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972?

Extent

16 object(s) : Paper and metal

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Probably acquired by Joseph Needham in 1972.

Dimensions

17 x 5 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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