Marvelous Translucent Animal Specimens

New World Transparent Specimens by Iori Tomita

New World Transparent Specimens by Iori Tomita

New World Transparent Specimens by Iori Tomita

New World Transparent Specimens by Iori Tomita

New World Transparent Specimens by Iori Tomita

Japanese artist Iori Tomita’s “New World Transparent Specimens” are small animal specimens that have been treated and stained until they are translucent, in a process that takes up to a year. The specimens are only for sale in Japan, but there is a handy iPhone/iPad portfolio app available.

via Wired

photos via Iori Tomita

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