Lot 21
Lot 21
A FOSSIL WOOD SPHERE

Madagascar

Price Realised GBP 1,512
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GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500
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A FOSSIL WOOD SPHERE

Madagascar

Price Realised GBP 1,512
Price Realised GBP 1,512
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Fossil wood sphere from the Triassic period (circa 220 million years ago), cut and polished to reveal inner structure of rings with dark red colours from mineralisation. Mounted on a bespoke perspex stand.

diameter: 778in. (20cm.)
with stand: 978in. (25cm.) high
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