A Duffin's pessary beautifully carved from elephant ivory which has characteristic grain and a mellow patina. This would have been used for prolapses. The cup section would be inserted in the vagina so as to prevent downward movement of the prolapsed uterus. The lower part of the pessary would be extra-vaginal and this would have been held in place with a leather strap. The pessary dissembles into cup (5x5 cm), stem, securing ring and base (7 x 3 cm) the assembled piece is 7 cm high