Rhino horn medicine container

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Robert Greenspan's Medical History Museum

Name/Title

Rhino horn medicine container

Description

Rhinoceros horn was thought to have had medicinal properties for many centuries in addition to its present belief to be an aphrodisiac. This is a Chinese rhinoceros horn medicine container.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 26, 2026

Created By

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Create Date

July 26, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

August 30, 2026