Historic Vids on Nostr: Carved ivory and horn model of an eye, European, c. 1800-1900. The 19th century ...
Carved ivory and horn model of an eye, European, c. 1800-1900. The 19th century witnessed remarkable progress in medical sciences across Europe, driven by a growing emphasis on human anatomy and surgical techniques. Medical models like this carved eye became essential tools for education as medical schools expanded. Ivory and horn were preferred materials for such models due to their malleability and resistance to decay.
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