Calculi from the prostate

Object numberGC.2680
TitleCalculi from the prostate
DescriptionCalculi from the prostate
The collection consists of a number of small facetted calculi of a yellowish-brown colour and with polished surfaces, a few opaque white calculi of somewhat larger size and not facetted and a single large calculus which has been divided vertically and shows a central condensed white nucleus with a rough, light, porous deposit of calcium on its surface but not distributed all round the calculus to the same depth.
Production date 1865 - 1886
Production periodNineteenth century
Object namePROSTATE
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 14 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 5 cm