Bock-Steger, Leipzig, Germany, ca. 19th century CE. A handsomely crafted and painted plaster anatomical model of the human brain with original "Bock-Steger Lips" brass label. Franz Josef Steger and pathological anatomist Carl Ernst Bock collaborated at the University of Leipzig to produce anatomical models for the instruction of students in the 19th century. Such models were either direct casts or sculpted in plaster (like this example), porcelain or wax. Steger also explored the early use of plastics. However, it is the plaster models for which he is famous. These instructive models were sold via international catalogues and scientific shops in Germany. Quite a rare curiosity! Wire hook for suspending on wall. Size: 10" x 3-1/2".

Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA.

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#109872

Minor surface wear and paint loss to black surround. A few small chips to surface of brain. Painting on the brain model itself is in very good condition.