Large Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Fine Concentric Tree Rings – 37 cm / 5 kg – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stand Not Included Description: An extraordinary, large 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 5 kg slab features remarkably crisp, tight concentric annual growth rings preserved in fine detail across the entire face. Visual & Aesthetic Highlights: * Densely Layered Tree Rings: Showcases dozens of fine, continuous concentric growth lines sweeping across the surface in soft ivory, taupe, cream, and olive-tan tones. * Intricate Macro Details: Close-up inspection reveals natural micro-vugs, preserved porous wood cell structures, and subtle iron-tinted growth boundaries. * High-Gloss Mirror Polish: Polished to a smooth mirror finish to bring out the subtle contrast in the ancient timber's cellular alignment. * Natural Organic Outline: Bordered by a textured outer edge following the original natural log contour. Lot Specifications: * Object Type: Large Polished Fossil Slice * Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) * Dimensions: 37 cm (Height) x 28 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. Features small natural surface cavities and micro-vugs; excellent structural integrity with no artificial repairs. * Weight: 5 kg (5000 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.