Small clear glass vial, preserved with its original cork stopper and its old handwritten label mentioning "Healthy Rabbit – Lumbar Marrow" accompanied by the number 498. This inscription refers to an anatomical sample taken from the lumbar region of the spinal cord, typical of early 20th-century experimental practices. The precise and specialized handwritten marking gives this vial strong documentary value and a marked interest for lovers of medical curiosities.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4 x 1.5 cm - (5.5cm with cork) ✦ Material: glass, cork, handwritten paper label ✦ Condition: good antique condition, with wear from use, dirt, traces of time
A vial with specific anatomical marking, ideal for enriching a scientific collection or a cabinet of curiosities with neurological and experimental themes. Vials sold only as collector's items. Its content and/or residues are preserved as heritage, not analyzed and strictly unfit for any use.
