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THBFossilized Saber Cat Skull - Amphimachairodus Giganteus
Lot 94a
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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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Eurasia, Late Miocene, ca. 9.5 to 5.3 million years ago. An extraordinary fossilized upper skull from a massive prehistoric sabertooth feline known as Amphimachairodus giganteus! Excellent preservation in the natural red clay matrix with the sabers on display, the serrations on these teeth are unique to this species and are well preserved. Amphimachairodus was lion sized - using strong back legs to jump and quick bursts of speed to stalk and sever neck arteries of their prey with these saber canines. Skeletal reconstructions suggest that these cats were one of the largest ever known felids, easily an apex predator of its time. The rarity of these big cat skulls cannot be stressed enough- the value of such specimens is astronomical from a collector and scientific standpoint! Size (upper skull): 11" L x 5" W x 6.5" H (27.9 cm x 12.7 cm x 16.5 cm); (saber): 3" L (7.6 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired from an old collection dating from the early 1980s
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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.
#172149Professionally prepared and restored. Infill to gaps and fissures. Repairs to saber teeth. Stable fissures and striations throughout from fossilization process.Condition
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