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LOT 2747
Massive Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
TRIASSIC PERIOD, 251-199 MILLION YEARS B.P.
12 in, (1.56 kg, 30.8 cm).
A thick cut section showing red, brown and grey colours, some bark detailing to the outer edges. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Madagascar.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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