Elephant Bird - Fossilised egg - 33 cm - 21 cm
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Aepyornis egg specimen from Madagascar, dating to about 2000 years ago, restored, height 33 cm, width 21 cm, depth 21 cm, mounted on a custom bronze base.
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Extraordinary egg of Aepyornis (Elephant Bird of Madagascar), one of the rarest and most fascinating natural testimonies to have reached us.
The Aepyornis was the largest bird ever to exist, and its eggs represent the largest eggs known in nature, having become an iconic symbol of extinct megafauna. This specimen stands out for its exceptional size and the excellent state of preservation of the shell, characterized by a uniform surface and a particularly pleasant natural patina.
The egg is mounted on a custom-made bronze base, which enhances its display and heightens its visual impact, making it ideal for museum collections, galleries, professional studios and important private collections.
Reperti di questo tipo sono oggi estremamente rari sul mercato. Un oggetto che unisce valore scientifico, storico ed estetico, destinato a diventare il fulcro della vostra collezione.
Located on the base is a restoration intervention carried out by professionals in the field; the restoration is highlighted in red in the last photo, there are also a few cracks consolidated. This intervention concerns only a truly marginal percentage of the surface, a circumstance that helps make this specimen a rarity of particular prestige.
Measurements: height 30 cm, height including the bronze base 33 cm.
Piece coming from an old collection.
An authentic testimony of a vanished world, reserved for few and select connoisseurs.
Extraordinary egg of Aepyornis (Elephant Bird of Madagascar), one of the rarest and most fascinating natural testimonies to have reached us.
The Aepyornis was the largest bird ever to exist, and its eggs represent the largest eggs known in nature, having become an iconic symbol of extinct megafauna. This specimen stands out for its exceptional size and the excellent state of preservation of the shell, characterized by a uniform surface and a particularly pleasant natural patina.
The egg is mounted on a custom-made bronze base, which enhances its display and heightens its visual impact, making it ideal for museum collections, galleries, professional studios and important private collections.
Reperti di questo tipo sono oggi estremamente rari sul mercato. Un oggetto che unisce valore scientifico, storico ed estetico, destinato a diventare il fulcro della vostra collezione.
Located on the base is a restoration intervention carried out by professionals in the field; the restoration is highlighted in red in the last photo, there are also a few cracks consolidated. This intervention concerns only a truly marginal percentage of the surface, a circumstance that helps make this specimen a rarity of particular prestige.
Measurements: height 30 cm, height including the bronze base 33 cm.
Piece coming from an old collection.
An authentic testimony of a vanished world, reserved for few and select connoisseurs.
Details
Specimen
Elephant Bird
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
2000 years ago
Condition
Restored
Height
33 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
