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THBFossilized Dragonfly in Sandstone Matrix - Stenophlebia
Lot 91
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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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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Western Europe, Germany, Eichstatt, Solnhofen (Altmuhltal) Formation, Jurassic period, ca. 183 to 175.6 million years ago. This is an incredible fossilized prehistoric dragonfly relative from the Stenophlebiidae family within a sandstone matrix, with wings fully visible and faintly the classic veining (ventation)! These winged insects were from the Odonata order- to which both damselflies and dragonflies belong- and this fossil clearly contains aspects of both: large globular eyes, 2 sets of wings along their thorax, and a long, slender abdomen. The specimen is nearly centered and a comfortable distance from the matrix edges. A streak of black dendrite crystals accents the surface and extends across the tips of the wings and abdomen. Fossilized insects are a rarity due to their fragile exoskeletons, but the Solnhofen formation was the perfect environment for preserving these delicate fliers! Size (fossil): 3.25" L x 3.75" W (8.3 cm x 9.5 cm); (matrix): 12.125" L x 10.5" W (30.8 cm x 26.7 cm); 12.25" H (31.1 cm) on included custom stand.
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.
#171623Professionally excavated and prepared. Stable striations and natural hairline fissures on lower corner and across dragonfly wing tips and tail with natural dendrite formations radiating from within. Small area of infill to dendrite fissure. Chips to surface layer along peripheries. Overall excellent with superb preservation to fossil.Condition
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