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THBLarge Fossilized Indonesian Megalodon Tooth
Lot 162
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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, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 1.5 million years ago. A large and gorgeous fossilized tooth from the massive prehistoric shark, the megalodon! The tooth has creamy and warm hues of beige, orange, honey, and pale peach that form naturally from the chemicals and minerals present in the water and sediment during fossilization. Along the outer enamel edges are the dozens of serrations that would enable the shark to tear flesh off bone by simply thrashing his head. These serrations are now pleasantly tactile and run along both sides to the root. The bourlette and root are matte and contrast nicely with the glossy enamel. Megalodons were one of the most powerful predators, estimated to have grown up to 59 feet long! Teeth are all that remain of these ancient creatures, whose skeletal structures - like those of all sharks - were made of cartilage and did not fossilize when they became extinct 3.6 million years ago. Size: 4.6" L x 3.52" W (11.7 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 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.
#164731Loss to corner of root as shown. Serrations are mostly intact, with a few minor chips. Natural striations on the enamel. Small chips and nicks to enamel along bourlette. Large size and great coloration! All natural and unpolished!Condition
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