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Smallpox illustration, Japanese manuscript.

Kanda Gensen1720/1720

Canada Science and Technology Museum

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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