MADAGASCAR

The freeform specimen of Araucaria sp., from the Triassic (circa 225 million years ago) polished on all sides to show the concentric growth rings and natural cavities with quartz crystals, on a brass palmette mount and wood base.
7¹⁄₂ x 5 x 5in. (19 x 13 x 13cm.)

13¹⁄₂ x 7 x 7in (34 x 18 x 18cm.) on base

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