Anatomical model - Glass - 1960-1970
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Vintage Polish Anatomical Wet Specimen — Guinea Pig Digestive System — Cavia porcellus — Warsaw — PRL School/University Specimen
A rare and fascinating vintage Polish anatomical wet specimen displaying the complete digestive system of a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), preserved in formalin solution in the original large glass tank with green-painted metal lid. Originally used as a biology teaching aid in Polish schools or universities during the PRL era.
Features:
Specimen: Complete digestive system of guinea pig — teeth, tongue, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, caecum, large intestine, liver, pancreas
Preservation: Formalin solution — original fluid
Container: Large rectangular glass tank with green painted metal lid
Label: Original Polish anatomical label — "Układ pokarmowy ssąka — Świnka morska (Cavia porcellus)" — Warsaw
Key: Numbered anatomical reference card attached — 12 labeled structures
Origin: Warsaw, Poland (PRL)
Period: 1950s–1970s (estimated)
Condition: Good — specimen intact, fluid present, label aged but legible
. Sold strictly as a scientific/educational collectible.
Shipping: Sent via registered and fully tracked courier service — special packaging required.
Seller's Story
We offer top quality postindustrial goods as well as antiques.
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Attention: Because of the Russian attack on Ukraine, we cannot send our goods to Russian Federation and Ukraine.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage Polish Anatomical Wet Specimen — Guinea Pig Digestive System — Cavia porcellus — Warsaw — PRL School/University Specimen
A rare and fascinating vintage Polish anatomical wet specimen displaying the complete digestive system of a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), preserved in formalin solution in the original large glass tank with green-painted metal lid. Originally used as a biology teaching aid in Polish schools or universities during the PRL era.
Features:
Specimen: Complete digestive system of guinea pig — teeth, tongue, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, caecum, large intestine, liver, pancreas
Preservation: Formalin solution — original fluid
Container: Large rectangular glass tank with green painted metal lid
Label: Original Polish anatomical label — "Układ pokarmowy ssąka — Świnka morska (Cavia porcellus)" — Warsaw
Key: Numbered anatomical reference card attached — 12 labeled structures
Origin: Warsaw, Poland (PRL)
Period: 1950s–1970s (estimated)
Condition: Good — specimen intact, fluid present, label aged but legible
. Sold strictly as a scientific/educational collectible.
Shipping: Sent via registered and fully tracked courier service — special packaging required.
Seller's Story
We offer top quality postindustrial goods as well as antiques.
Attention:
Important information. If the item arrives damaged as a result of the brutality and bad handling of the shipping company, you must immediately file a claim with the shipping company. If you do not file a complaint, it means that you agree not to submit a complaint to Catawiki.
Attention: Because of the Russian attack on Ukraine, we cannot send our goods to Russian Federation and Ukraine.
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Era
1900-2000
Material
Glass
Designer/artist/maker
Vintage Polish Anatomical Wet Specimen — Guinea Pig Digestive System — Cavia porcellus
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Depth
15 cm
Width
8 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
