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LOT 2204
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
NATURAL HISTORY - FOSSIL CAVE BEAR LOWER JAW
LATE PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 40,000-20,000 YEARS B.P.
8 in. (312 grams, 20.3 cm).
LATE PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 40,000-20,000 YEARS B.P.
8 in. (312 grams, 20.3 cm).
From the left side of Ursus spelaeuslower jaw, displaying a canine (repaired) and three molars.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman formed since 2003.
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.
