Elephant Bird - Fossilised egg - 33 cm - 21 cm
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Description from the seller
An extraordinary Aepyornis egg (Elephant Bird of Madagascar), one of the rarest and most fascinating natural testimonies to have come down to us.
The Aepyornis was the largest bird ever to exist, and its eggs are among 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 preservation of the shell, characterized by a uniform surface and a particularly pleasing 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.
Objects of this kind are today extremely rare on the market. A piece that combines scientific, historical, and aesthetic value, destined to become the centerpiece of your collection.
Located on the base is a restoration carried out by industry professionals; the restoration is highlighted in red in the last photo, and there are also some consolidated cracks. This intervention affects only a truly marginal percentage of the surface, a circumstance that contributes to making this specimen a rarity of particular value.
Dimensions: height 30 cm, height including the bronze base 33 cm.
Piece from an old collection.
An authentic testament to a vanished world, reserved for a few and select connoisseurs.
An extraordinary Aepyornis egg (Elephant Bird of Madagascar), one of the rarest and most fascinating natural testimonies to have come down to us.
The Aepyornis was the largest bird ever to exist, and its eggs are among 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 preservation of the shell, characterized by a uniform surface and a particularly pleasing 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.
Objects of this kind are today extremely rare on the market. A piece that combines scientific, historical, and aesthetic value, destined to become the centerpiece of your collection.
Located on the base is a restoration carried out by industry professionals; the restoration is highlighted in red in the last photo, and there are also some consolidated cracks. This intervention affects only a truly marginal percentage of the surface, a circumstance that contributes to making this specimen a rarity of particular value.
Dimensions: height 30 cm, height including the bronze base 33 cm.
Piece from an old collection.
An authentic testament to a vanished world, reserved for a 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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
