Lot 13
Lot 13
AN INTACT ELEPHANT BIRD EGG

MADAGASCAR, PRE-17TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 100,000
Estimate
GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000
Closed: 8 Nov 2018
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AN INTACT ELEPHANT BIRD EGG

MADAGASCAR, PRE-17TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 100,000
Closed: 8 Nov 2018
Price Realised GBP 100,000
Closed: 8 Nov 2018
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A complete egg of an Aepyornis maximus, maximum diameter 8¼ inches.

11¾ x 8¼ x 8¼in. (30 x 21 x 21cm.)


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