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THBRare Freshwater Stingray Fossil in Matrix, Asterotrygon
Lot 88
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Artemis Fine Arts
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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By Artemis Fine Arts
Mar 20, 2025
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
North America, Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene Period, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. A remarkable fossilized stingray (Asterotrygon maloneyi) preserved within a sandstone matrix. The ray is slightly recessed in the stone, showcasing exceptional detail and definition, an incredible rarity given that stingrays have cartilaginous skeletons that typically decay before fossilization can occur. This specimen is in pristine, unrestored condition, an extraordinary find considering that stingray fossils are already rare, and this level of preservation is truly exceptional! Asterotrygon maloneyi had a rounded disc, broad pectoral fins, and a short tail, suggesting unique swimming or feeding behaviors. Like its relatives, its cartilaginous skeleton rarely fossilized, making specimens extremely rare. However, the fine-grained sediments of the Green River Formation preserved remarkable anatomical details. Size: 17.8" L x 12.5" W (45.2 cm x 31.8 cm); 14" H (35.6 cm) on included custom stand.
The Green River Formation formed during the warmest period of the Cenozoic, with an average mean temperature around 86F (30C) (for comparison, the average mean temperature in the last seventy years is around 58F (14C). The prehistoric environment was rich in lakes, wetlands, vast inland seas, and river systems - in stark contrast to the more arid, desert-like conditions of the present-day in this Wyoming region.
Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
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#192501Choice. Professionally prepared. Intact without any restoration. Plaster added to the verso for reinforcing the stone. Comes with custom display stand.Condition
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