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THB11 Fossilized Trilobites in Stone Matrix
Lot 68c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Ancient Seas, Morocco, Devonian period, ca. 400 to 340 million years ago. A stunning sandstone matrix that is excavated to reveal 11 fossilized trilobites! The 'sea bugs' have been prepared with nearly 3D bodies; each have been excavated around their bodies from the surrounding stone. A few have heads elevated above the rest of their bodies, as if peering over the sea floor. All are beautifully preserved with excellent details remaining, including thorax, eye lobes, and segmented spines. Size of average trilobite: 2.25" L x 1" W (5.7 cm x 2.5 cm); matrix: 16" L x 1" W x 8" H (40.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167928Stone matrix is repaired with edge piece reattached and break line running diagonally through 1 fossil. Two trilobites are partially cut off and hang over the edge of the matrix. Natural dark striated line across the matrix. Clear fixative coating added to preserve the fossils and minor areas of infill on the trilobites.Condition
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