Record

Collection	ABDUZ University of Aberdeen, Zoology Museum
Object Name	Snake Wine
	Fluid Preserved Snake Specimen
	Cobra Specimen
Object Number	ABDUZ:58008
Period	1950-1999
Brief Description	Cobra snake (naja or ophiophagus sp) preserved in liquid inside a rounded glass bottle with tall neck. Label on bottle read: 'Real speciality of Vietnam. Snake wine (one unit). Usage: rheumatism, lumbago, sweat of limbs. Dosage: Twice a day each a small cup before meal.'
Dimensions	H: 190mm
Materials	Glass, preserved animal remains, fluid (rice wine or grain alchohol)
Condition	Fair
Completeness	Complete
Place Key	Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
Object History Note	Seized at Aberdeen harbour or airport.
Aquisition Source	H. M. Customs & Excise

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