Paper-mâché anatomical model inner ear and tongue c. 1900

Early 20th century of the inner ear and tongue of polychrome painted papier-mâché. The model is showing the superficial nerves that travel from the ear to mouth, displaying the innervation of the tongue. The plaster ear and tongue is attached by to a real painted temporal bone that opens by copper hinges to show the internal bone structure.Three similar models can be found: a wax version by Tramond in the anatomical collection of the centre for anatomy of Charité, one at the collection of the university hospital of Berlin and a later model in the collection of the national museum of health in Washington.Dimensions: 12,7 x 24 x 16,5 cm.