A SPECIMEN OF FOSSILIZED WOOD

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28.10.2020 09:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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Lot 47 | A SPECIMEN OF FOSSILIZED WOOD
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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