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THBRare Fossilized Stromatolite Cyanobacteria Colony
Lot 83
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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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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Western Europe, Germany, Rhineland, Palatinate region, Oligocene period, ca. 30 million years ago. An extremely rare and fascinating fossil of a stromatolite bacteria colony on a host rock! The formation is intact with natural ball like structures. This is an Oligocene lacustrine stromatolite colony, meaning that it formed from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) deposits in a prehistoric lake. Preserved natural stromatolites are scarce as most stromatolites we see are cut and polished; it is rare to find a large specimen with the lifelike anatomy intact! This specimen is professionally prepared with the sedimentary matrix removed to reveal these amazing structures. Each cyanobacteria ball shows the colony’s detail and fully inflated definition as it was when once alive. Size: 8.5" L x 3.5" W x 6" H (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm x 15.2 cm)
Stromatolites are the first evidence of lifeforms on Earth! When space exploration seeks life on other planets such as Mars, the specific evidence they are looking for is the presence of fossil stromatolites - traces of prehistoric bacteria colonies, such as displayed here. Stromatolite fossils should be the foundation of any fossil display or collection and yet, they are often absent, and their importance overlooked despite their enormous scientific importance in the history of all life.
Provenance: ex-private German collection, acquired in 2012
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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.
#166812Professionally prepared and excavated. No repairs or restoration. Natural and unpolished!Condition
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