Lot 3
Lot 3
A ZOOMORPHIC DRONINO METEORITE

Iron, ataxite (ungrouped) Ryazan district, Russia (54° 44' N, 41° 25' E)

Price Realised GBP 2,750
Estimate
GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000
Closed: 21 May 2020
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A ZOOMORPHIC DRONINO METEORITE

Iron, ataxite (ungrouped) Ryazan district, Russia (54° 44' N, 41° 25' E)

Price Realised GBP 2,750
Closed: 21 May 2020
Price Realised GBP 2,750
Closed: 21 May 2020
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The wavy, textured surface unique to Dronino meteorites is in evidence with irregular furrows and crevices across the surface of the specimen. The meterotite, evoking a gargoyle bust turning its head to one side, is sheathed in a pewter to platinum-hued patina — the result of a centuries-long interaction of this meteorite’s unique chemical composition with that of moist earth.
6 x 5 x 234in. (15.5 x 13 x 7.5cm.)
1.53kg
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