Fish - Wet Specimen
Fish - Wet Specimen
Scales, fins, and a steady glass eye — this small freshwater fish wet specimen is preserved in a faceted glass apothecary jar with a fitted lid. Every scale and fin detail is visible through the clear glass, making this a striking natural history piece for any curiosity collection, altar, or shelf.
Fixed in formalin and housed in a beautifully shaped jar, this piece has the quiet, timeless quality of a natural history museum in miniature.
Details
- Real freshwater fish wet specimen — ethically sourced resale
- Species unidentified — likely a small sunfish, perch, or similar
- Fixed in formalin for long-term preservation
- Housed in a faceted glass apothecary jar with fitted lid - jar included
- Currently sits in 70% Iso Alcohol
- One-of-a-kind — this exact piece only
- Display only — not for handling or consumption
Important — Shipping Note
Due to carrier regulations, this specimen ships dry (without liquid). To display as a traditional wet specimen, fill the jar with 70% isopropyl alcohol, available at most pharmacies. Simply place the specimen in the jar and fill to cover.
This is a resale wet specimen. Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve specimen integrity.