Prepared anatomical skull in glass display case

Sectioned skull in glass display case, by Tramond, French, 1870-1900

This is a sectioned skull that was prepared by Tramond of Paris, France. It was preserved by varnishing wax injected jugular branches inside the cranium, and has thread-simulated nerves, wax gums, eye and internal carotid.

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602443
Materials:
wood, glass, human remains, bone, ebony, metal (unknown), wax and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 200 mm x 300 mm,
type:
skull and human remains
credit:
Wellcome Trust