Name/Title
Lithotomy set with bow civialeDescription
This is a rare cased bow civiale lithotriptor with dragon head. This instrument (used prior to the discovery of anesthesia), initially caught the stone with a claw, drilled it to smaller pieces, and then removed the smaller fragments with the same claw.
The illustration is from "Traité complet d'anatomie de l'homme (1866-1871)" 2nd ed. by Bourgery, Bernard, and JacobCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Jul 11, 2026Create Date
July 11, 2026Update Date
August 26, 2026
