Wax anatomical model of human head, possibly German, 19th century.

Wax anatomical model of human head, on stand, showing structure of brain, on wooden stand, German(?), 19th century

This anatomical model of the human head is made of wax and is mounted on a wooden stand. It has been made with the top of the skull removed to reveal the structure of the brain. It is said to have been made in Germany.

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Object Number:
1988-258
Materials:
wax, wood (unidentified) and complete
type:
anatomy, anatomical figures and heads
credit:
Oxford University (Dept. Human Anatomy)

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Wax anatomical model of human head, possibly German, 19th century.

Wax anatomical model of human head, possibly German, 19th century.

Wax anatomical model of human head, without parts or stand, showing structure of brain, on wooden stand, German(?), 19th century

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This anatomical model of the human head is made of wax and is mounted on a wooden stand. It has been made with the top of the skull removed to reveal the structure of the brain. It is said to have been made in Germany.

Materials:
wax and wood
Object Number:
1988-258/1
type:
anatomy , anatomical figures and heads
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wax anatomical model of human head

Wax anatomical model of human head

Wooden stand and parts of wax anatomical model of human head, showing structure of brain, German(?), 19th century

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This anatomical model of the human head is made of wax and is mounted on a wooden stand. It has been made with the top of the skull removed to reveal the structure of the brain. It is said to have been made in Germany.

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 206 mm x 252 mm, 2.55kg
Materials:
wax and wood
Object Number:
1988-258/2
type:
anatomical model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum