Anatomical model of the eye with a descriptive booklet in a leather case, Italian, 1674-1679

Made:
1674-1679 in Italy
maker:
Giovani Battista Verle
Ivory and horn artificial eye, complete with eyelids

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Ivory and horn artificial eye, complete with eyelids
Science Museum Group Collection
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Artificial eye, with descriptive booklet in leather covered case, booklet dedicated to Ferdinand, Prince of Tuscany, 1679

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A78863
Materials:
case, wood, case, leather, covered and case, velvet, lined
Measurements:
overall: 72 mm x 150 mm x 120 mm, .9kg
type:
anatomical model
credit:
Nachet Family