Bidspirit auction | Cat intestines, wet specimen. Europe,

Cat intestines, wet specimen. Europe, late 19th or early 20th century - Organic material and glass. Dimensions: 37 × 13 cm. Anatomical preparation preserved in fluid within a glass container, designed for educational and scientific purposes for the study of the feline digestive system. This type of moist specimen was common in medical and veterinary schools and natural history departments, where it allowed for direct observation of internal anatomy. The piece now constitutes a historical record of the pedagogical and scientific research practices prior to modern methods of anatomical documentation. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.