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LOT 2632

Natural History - Madagascan Fossil Lump Wood

LATE TRIASSIC PERIOD, CIRCA 25 MILLION YEARS B.P.

4 3/8 in. (604 grams, 11.2 cm).

A cut freestanding section of wood, polished to show the attractive banding. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Madagascar.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2632

Natural History - Madagascan Fossil Lump Wood

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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