The code of Hammurabi
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Author(s):
- Thom, Robert A. (Robert Alan), 1915-1979, artist
- Contributor(s):
- Parke, Davis & Company, issuing body.
- Publication:
- [Detroit] Parke, Davis & Company 1957
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- History of Medicine Physicians Mesopotamia
- Genre(s):
- Pictorial Works
- Abstract:
- Clay tablets of ancient Mesopotamia tell the story of medicine 5000 years ago. Under the code of Hammurabi, physicians' fees were set, and patients and physicians might appeal their grievances to the King's court.
- Copyright:
- This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
- Copyright Holder:
- Pfizer; Source: Research; Research date: 06/23/2015
- Extent:
- 1 print : 35 x 42 cm
- Technique:
- color
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101651456 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- C06365
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101651456