Ivory figure of a woman reclining on upholstered wooden couch, China, 1700-1920
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An ivory figure of a woman reclining on an upholstered wooden couch. Historians thought that Chinese women would point out where their body was affected by illness on a doll like this, instead of having a physical examination. Now most historians think this is a myth.
Object Number: A39572 Date Made: Place of Production: In Collection of: Science Museum Subject(s) > Society & Wars > Ethnography, Customs & Beliefs
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