Prepared anatomical skull

Sectioned skull, 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:
A602443/1
Materials:
wood, human remains, wax and paper (fibre product)
type:
human remains and skull
credit:
Wellcome Trust