Decorative ornament - Indonesia - Palm root + custom stand

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Petrified wood cross-section from Indonesia, fossilized with agate/chalcedony replacement, measuring approx. 40 × 35 × 4 cm and weighing 5.7 kg, in excellent condition and sold with a metal display stand.

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A striking cross-section of ancient petrified wood, transformed over millions of years as minerals gradually replaced the organic structure of the original tree.
This piece displays beautiful, natural banding in warm beige and brown tones, with a polished face that highlights the intricate fossil grain. The edges retain a more raw, natural texture, creating a strong contrast between nature and refinement.

This slab comes with a metal display stand, making it a ready-to-place decorative object for interiors, studios, or natural history collections.

Details:

Material: Fossilized petrified wood (agate / chalcedony replacement)

Dimensions: approx. 40 × 35 × 4 cm

Weight: 5.7 kg

Condition: Natural edges, polished display face

Includes: Metal stand

A unique geological artwork formed over millions of years — one of a kind.

A striking cross-section of ancient petrified wood, transformed over millions of years as minerals gradually replaced the organic structure of the original tree.
This piece displays beautiful, natural banding in warm beige and brown tones, with a polished face that highlights the intricate fossil grain. The edges retain a more raw, natural texture, creating a strong contrast between nature and refinement.

This slab comes with a metal display stand, making it a ready-to-place decorative object for interiors, studios, or natural history collections.

Details:

Material: Fossilized petrified wood (agate / chalcedony replacement)

Dimensions: approx. 40 × 35 × 4 cm

Weight: 5.7 kg

Condition: Natural edges, polished display face

Includes: Metal stand

A unique geological artwork formed over millions of years — one of a kind.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Unknown
Weight
5700 g
Century/timeframe
NEOGENE-Miocene, Aquitanian (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Title additional information
Palm root + custom stand
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Wood
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Country of origin
Indonesia
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Sold with stand
Yes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Indonesia
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
4 cm
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
94.29%
Private

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