Antique Japanese Metal Obstetric Forceps Tool Childbirth Medical Equipment JK916 oshibori folding fan (folded)

folding fan (folded)

One of the zodiac symbols boar figurine

Item weight: 228 grams

This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features an oshie-zaiku (Japanese patchwork) design of a young woman wearing kimono

It has old cloth wrapped around the handle to prevent burns during use

Antique Japanese Metal Obstetric Forceps Tool Childbirth Medical Equipment JK916 oshibori folding fan (folded)Antique Japanese Obstetric Forceps This is an antique Japanese metal obstetric forceps used in assisting in childbirth. It is mostly a heavy steel with carved wooden handle pieces. Like a scissors, the two pieces can be separated for cleaning. This kind of tool has been in use worldwide since the 1800s and is still a tool commonly used today. Gray Metal C1920 Item weight: 443 grams Packed weight: 700 grams Approx. 33. 5 cm long x 7 cm wide x 4 cm