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THBFossilized Rhinoceros Full Skull - Chilotherium Wimani
Lot 97
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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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- Lot Description
East Asia, China, Upper Miocene to Pliocene, ca. 13.7 to 3.4 million years ago. An incredible fossilized skull from a prehistoric rhinoceros species known as Chilotherium wimani, with prominent tusk-like second incisors, each on either side of a wide diastema. The skull and teeth are wonderfully prepared to show off the anatomical structure of this rare prehistoric species! Both sexes of Chilotherium were hornless, the tusk like teeth likely serving a similar function as their horned relatives - potentially to defend against predators or fighting other males for a mate. The tusks are set forward, curving upward, which could facilitate digging up roots and grasses, since Chilotherium evolved into specialized grazers rather than leaf browsers. They are often described as "tubby" when compared to other rhinos due to their stumpy legs that were low to the ground, and powerful necks to control their pitchfork like teeth. This is an impressive skull from an unusual rhino species! Size (skull): 16.5" L x 8.8" W x 8.25" H (41.9 cm x 22.4 cm x 21 cm); (incisors): 6" L (15.2 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired from an old collection made prior to 1984
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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.
#172121Professionally prepared and restored. Repairs to incisor teeth, visible break lines and chips and both are reattached to mandible. Repairs and infill to gaps and fissures throughout. Approximately 80% original material.Condition
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