Large Polished Black Petrified Wood Slice with Opaline Core – 41 cm / 5.5 kg – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stand Not Included Description: An extraordinary, museum-grade polished slice of petrified wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) sourced from Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Miocene epoch (approx. 5 to 23 million years ago), this massive 5.5 kg slab features a striking visual structure with radial opaline rays bursting from a detailed central heartwood core into deep obsidian-black mineral fields. Visual & Aesthetic Highlights: * Starburst Radial Pattern: Showcases a pale, translucent chalcedony central core with intricate radiating wood grain structure stretching outward into jet-black silica deposits. * High-Contrast Mineralization: The rich, deep black carbon replacement creates a powerful graphic contrast against the light grey, ivory, and taupe tree ring details. * High-Gloss Mirror Polish: Polished to a smooth mirror finish across the entire front face, highlighting microscopic cellular details and thin quartz-filled fractures. * Impressive Statement Piece: Measuring 41 cm in height and 29 cm in width, its monumental scale makes it an exceptional centerpiece for high-end interior display or mineral collections. Lot Specifications: * Object Type: Large Polished Fossil Slice * Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) * Dimensions: 41 cm (Height) x 29 cm (Width) x 3 cm (Thickness/Depth) * Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old) * Condition: Natural fossil specimen, cut and polished on one side. Excellent structural integrity with no artificial color treatments or composite repairs. * Weight: 5.5 kg (5500 g) Additional Notes: * Origin: Java, Indonesia * Display Stand: The metal display stand shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only and is not included with the lot. Shipping & Packaging Information: * Reduced Shipping Costs via Pickup Service: To offer the lowest possible shipping rates, orders to the following countries are delivered to a convenient local pickup/drop-off point (utilizing UPS, FedEx, or InPost): * Pickup Service Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, and Romania. * Optional Home Delivery: If pickup point delivery is not suitable for you, please contact us immediately after winning the auction. We are happy to organize direct door-to-door home delivery for a small additional fee, settled after the auction closes and before dispatch. * Door-to-Door Delivery for Other Destinations: For all other countries not listed above, we continue to offer our standard, comfortable door-to-door home delivery service due to the lack of pickup point network availability from our logistics partners. * Safe Packaging: Every item is handled with extreme care and safely packed using protective foam filling to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. * Tracking & Security: All parcels are shipped via registered courier services with full end-to-end online tracking provided.