A disarticulated skeletal display of a South East Asian Rhinoceros Beetle Chalcosoma Caucasus.
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A disarticulated skeletal display of a South East Asian Rhinoceros Beetle Chalcosoma Caucasus.
In the manner of Claude Beauchene. In a glazed display case. 12.5x12.5x11ins. (32x32x28cm)
Sold for £625 inc. premium

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  • Claude Beauchene was a mid 19th century French anatomist who developed a technique of "exploding" human skulls and mounting them on a series of wires in a disarticulated manner.

Category: Natural History

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