Enema Syringe Tip
Physical Object
1986.008.1692
Nuestra Señora de Atocha (1622)
circa 1620
A bronze “needle” from a large piston syringe. The needle was fitted at the top of a domed head, which capped a cylindrical, barrel-shaped body. A plunger inside the body forced liquid contents out through the needle. Large syringes were commonly used to administer enemas. The needle has a slightly expanded and rounded, egg-shaped tip for easier insertion.
19.97 g Weight