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LOT 0916
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,053
GEOLOGICAL FOSSIL HADROSAUR DINOSAUR EGG NEST
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 65 MILLION YEARS BP
13 1/2" (Fossil including display case: 6.6 kg, 34 cm).
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 65 MILLION YEARS BP
13 1/2" (Fossil including display case: 6.6 kg, 34 cm).
A large fossilised Hadrosaur egg nest, partly excavated from its matrix; the shell and contents visible; supplied in custom-made display case.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1990's.
FOOTNOTES:
Hadrosaurs include the egg-laying, duck-billed dinosaurs; clusters of their eggs in nests have been found in China.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
