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LOT 2272
Very Large Cut and Polished Agatized Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
TRIASSIC PERIOD, 251-199 MILLION YEARS B.P.
12 in. (1.54 kg, 30.7 cm).
Showing bark detail on the edges, the cut faces showing attractive agatized patterns. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Madagascar.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2272
Very Large Cut and Polished Agatized Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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