Antique Japanese Metal Obstetric Forceps Tool Childbirth Medical Equipment JK916 oshibori Item weight: 228 grams

Item weight: 228 grams

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Antique Japanese Metal Obstetric Forceps Tool Childbirth Medical Equipment JK916 oshibori Item weight: 228 gramsAntique 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