Old human preparation

Medical curiosity - Old human preparation (teaching aid) - part of the columna vertebralis (spinal column); a real human, medically prepared vertebral bone (thoracic vertebra); mounted on a black wooden base; this curious object has a beautiful patina and was formerly in use as a medical object of demonstration in a school or university; the bone probably dates from the first third of the 20th century. The bone probably dates from the first third of the 20th century - the wooden base and the mounting were only made in the late 20th century; considering its age, the bone is still in excellent condition; traces according to age and use; dimensions height incl. base: approx. 15.5 cm