Anatomical Model of the Eye, circa 1900 An antique anatomica...
Anatomical Model of the Eye, circa 1900
An antique anatomical educational model depicting an enlarged human eye, made of plaster, wood, and papier-mâché. The model can be disassembled to reveal the various internal parts of the eye, including the eyeball, the iris, the pupil, and the painted vascular networks. Mounted on a black circular base, it features a beautiful patina of use with craquelure, wear, scuff marks, small chips, and old restorations, consistent with its age and educational use.
Details: circa 1900, height 19.5 cm, weight 540 g.
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Anatomical Model of the Eye, circa 1900
An antique anatomical educational model depicting an enlarged human eye, made of plaster, wood, and papier-mâché. The model can be disassembled to reveal the various internal parts of the eye, including the eyeball, the iris, the pupil, and the painted vascular networks. Mounted on a black circular base, it features a beautiful patina of use with craquelure, wear, scuff marks, small chips, and old restorations, consistent with its age and educational use.
Details: circa 1900, height 19.5 cm, weight 540 g.