SIKHOTE ALIN METEORITE FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST METEORITE SHOWERS SINCE THE DAWN OF CIVILIZATION

Lot 89
26.05.2022 11:00UTC +00:00
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£ 2 772
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 770535
Lot 89 | SIKHOTE ALIN METEORITE FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST METEORITE SHOWERS SINCE THE DAWN OF CIVILIZATION
Estimate value
£ 2 000 – 3 000
The elongsated asymmetric body is the quintessence of an iron meteorite. Regmaglypts (the thumbprint-like indentations produced during the meteorite’s fiery plunge through the upper atmosphere) are much in evidence, draped in an antique gun metal patina. Supported on custom stand.33/4 x 11/4 x 11/2in (9.5 x 3 x 4cm.)242g.
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