A Modern Wunderkammer - Fossil fragment - Knightia Fossil Slab on Wood and Brass Base. - 140 mm - 132 mm
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Description from the seller
This refined fossil slab features a Knightia, a prehistoric fish from the Eocene epoch, preserved in the sedimentary layers of Green River, Wyoming, approximately 50 million years ago. The fossil is exceptionally well-preserved, with its bony structure and delicate fins clearly visible, making this specimen not only a scientific testament to a remote era but also a remarkable work of nature.
Mounted on a dark wooden base that enhances its antiquity and the elegance of its natural tones, the fossil is adorned with brass details, adding a sophisticated touch to the design. This base setup, combining aesthetics and practicality, allows the piece to be displayed with stability and class, making it an ideal decorative element for those who appreciate art and paleontology.
A unique piece that merges the beauty of an ancient marine species with the refinement of a carefully crafted design, perfect for enhancing any environment with a fascinating reminder of Earth's life history.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateThis refined fossil slab features a Knightia, a prehistoric fish from the Eocene epoch, preserved in the sedimentary layers of Green River, Wyoming, approximately 50 million years ago. The fossil is exceptionally well-preserved, with its bony structure and delicate fins clearly visible, making this specimen not only a scientific testament to a remote era but also a remarkable work of nature.
Mounted on a dark wooden base that enhances its antiquity and the elegance of its natural tones, the fossil is adorned with brass details, adding a sophisticated touch to the design. This base setup, combining aesthetics and practicality, allows the piece to be displayed with stability and class, making it an ideal decorative element for those who appreciate art and paleontology.
A unique piece that merges the beauty of an ancient marine species with the refinement of a carefully crafted design, perfect for enhancing any environment with a fascinating reminder of Earth's life history.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
A Modern Wunderkammer
Scientific name
Knightia Fossil Slab on Wood and Brass Base.
Country of Origin
Green River, Wyoming
Geological Period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Manipulated
Weight
362 g
Height
140 mm
Width
132 mm
Depth
80 mm
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