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LOT 2506
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
NATURAL HISTORY - FOSSIL CAVE BEAR RIB BONE
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 2.6 MILLION-11,700 YEARS B.P.
6 1/8 in. (50 grams, 15.6 cm).
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 2.6 MILLION-11,700 YEARS B.P.
6 1/8 in. (50 grams, 15.6 cm).
A section of rib from the cave bear Ursus spelaeus. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Romania.
Acquired during 1980s.
From an old Bristol collection.
FOOTNOTES:
Ursus spelaeus became extinct at the beginning of the last glacial maximum, roughly 27,500 years ago.
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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.
