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LOT 0424
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
NATURAL HISTORY - CAVE BEAR LOWER JAW
PLEISTOCENE AGE, CIRCA 40,000-20,000 YEARS B.P.
10 in. (314 grams, 25 cm).
PLEISTOCENE AGE, CIRCA 40,000-20,000 YEARS B.P.
10 in. (314 grams, 25 cm).
From the left side lower jaw of Ursus spelaeus displaying a canine and two other teeth. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
The cave bear was a prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia, and became extinct about 24,000 years ago during the Last Glacial Maximum.
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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.
