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Carved ivory anatomical figure of a pregnant female, with abdomen hinged and when opened shows the foetus in utero, 18th or 19th century
This is a figure of a pregnant woman standing on a small platform. The figure is made from ivory and the abdomen is hinged so that it can be opened to reveal the foetus in utero.
Details
- Category:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A641036
- Measurements:
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overall: 158 mm 45 mm, .14 kg
- type:
- anatomical figure
