Vintage Russian mid-century medical model of the ear but I think that this

but I think that this wear just gives it provenance and a truly authentic look

The skeleton measures 17cm long x 5

There is only one hole in the bottom of the egg through which the contents must have been removed and this was roughly chipped out as can be seen from the photo

This one measures 14

These early example usually have quite naïve carvings compared to the later tourist items

Vintage Russian mid-century medical model of the ear but I think that thisThis is a superb and very retro looking item. It is a Russian mid 20th Century medical model. This probably originated in a medical school or university and came as part of a large collection of similar items. I am not sure of the exact translation of the label on the base but it seems to say something along the lines of "Simplified, articulated model of an ear. Magnified by 3 times". The model appears to have been made of a plater like substance,