AN ORIENTED METEORITE FRAGMENT — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF METEORITE REVEALED

Lot 155
25.10.2022 14:00UTC +00:00
Classic
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£ 756
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 155 | AN ORIENTED METEORITE FRAGMENT — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF METEORITE REVEALED
Valeur estimée
£ 5 000 – 8 000
This fine meteorite fragment was part of an oriented meteorite as indicated by elongated regmaglypts burned into its crust. The crust is a dark umber with a light desert varnish; the exposed internal matrix exhibits variegated earth-hues, and has fractured along a line that fits the right palm as if it were a neolithic axe.
41/4 x 3 x 13/4in. (10.4 x 7.4 x 4.2cm.)
478g.
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8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
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11.10.2022 – 25.10.2022
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