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LOT 0439
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
NATURAL HISTORY - CAVE HYENA UPPER JAW
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 90,000-40,000 YEARS B.P.
5 in. (160 grams, 12.8 cm).
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 90,000-40,000 YEARS B.P.
5 in. (160 grams, 12.8 cm).
From Crocuta crocuta spelaea, comprising the majority of the upper jaw with both canines, molars, premolars and carnassials. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
The cave hyena is also known as the Ice Age spotted hyena, a paleosubspecies of spotted hyena in Eurasia. It was a highly specialised mammal that preyed on large mammals such as the woolly rhino and steppe bison.
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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.
