Smallpox illustration, Japanese manuscript.

Kanda Gensen1720/1720

Canada Science and Technology Museum
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Smallpox plagued humankind even before recorded history, though some scholars believe it originated in Northeastern Africa around 10,000 BCE. Along ancient trade routes, smallpox spread to Southeast Asia, China, and Europe, killing millions.

Details

Title: Smallpox illustration, Japanese manuscript.
Creator: Kanda Gensen
Date Created: 1720/1720
Location Created: Japan
Type: Medical Technology
Original Source: Wellcome Collection
Rights: Wellcome Collection. Public Domain

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