Sinanthropus Homo erectus pekinensis Skull (Weidenreich, 1940) (3B Scientific®)

Sinanthropus (Homo erectus pekinensis) skull model representing a classic example of early human evolution in East Asia.

This high-quality 3B Scientific® anthropological skull model is an accurate casting based on scientifically produced reference copies held by the Institute of Anthropology and Human Genetics for Biologists at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. The skull represents Sinanthropus pekinensis and is reconstructed by Weinert using original drawings by Black and Weidenreich after the original fossil material was lost. Displayed on a pedestal featuring a relief map of the discovery region, the model provides strong historical and geographical context, making it ideal for teaching human evolution, paleoanthropology, and comparative anatomy.

Key Features

• 3B Scientific® replica of the Sinanthropus (Homo erectus pekinensis) skull
• Accurate casting based on scientifically produced reference specimens
• Represents an important example of early Homo erectus in Asia
• Reconstruction based on the work of Weidenreich, Black, and Weinert
• Mounted on a pedestal with a relief map showing the discovery location
• Suitable for anthropology, archaeology, and human evolution education

Specifications

• Species: Homo erectus pekinensis (Sinanthropus)
• Discovery location: Zhoukoudian, approximately 40 km south-west of Peking (Beijing), China
• Discovery period: 1929–1936
• Estimated age: Approximately 400,000 years
• Dimensions: Approx. 21 × 14.5 × 21.5 cm
• Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg