Mastodon - Fossil tooth - 4.8 cm - 4.5 cm

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Original Mastodon tooth fossil (Mammut sp.) from Portugal, Neogene/Miocene period (about 23.03–5.33 million years ago), naturally preserved with a weight of 83 g and dimensions 4.8 × 4.5 × 3.2 cm.

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Magnificent fossil Mastodon tooth (Mammut sp.), preserved in excellent condition and presenting an extremely attractive morphology for collectors of Pleistocene megafauna fossils.

The specimen notably preserves the characteristic dental structure of mastodons, with robust cusps, well-preserved mineralized enamel, and a natural patina acquired over thousands of years of fossilization. The brown, amber, and olive-green tones give it a particularly appealing aesthetic, enhancing the authenticity and beauty of the natural mineralization process.

The piece exhibits impressive three-dimensional preservation, allowing clear observation of the anatomical details of the tooth. The chewing surfaces retain excellent definition, while the fossilized root preserves important structural features that enhance the specimen both scientifically and for collectors.

It is a genuine specimen, without significant visible restorations, displaying only the natural marks of time and fossilization. The balance between structural integrity, aesthetic quality, and size makes this piece especially interesting for paleontology collections, cabinets of curiosities, private museums, or investment in rare fossils.

An authentic piece of prehistoric megafauna that attests to one of the most fascinating proboscidean groups to have inhabited the Earth before their extinction.

Mastodon tooth, Mammut, fossil tooth, Ice Age fossil, Pleistocene fossil, prehistoric mammal, proboscidean fossil, collector specimen, megafauna fossil, natural fossil, museum quality, paleontology collection.

Magnificent fossil Mastodon tooth (Mammut sp.), preserved in excellent condition and presenting an extremely attractive morphology for collectors of Pleistocene megafauna fossils.

The specimen notably preserves the characteristic dental structure of mastodons, with robust cusps, well-preserved mineralized enamel, and a natural patina acquired over thousands of years of fossilization. The brown, amber, and olive-green tones give it a particularly appealing aesthetic, enhancing the authenticity and beauty of the natural mineralization process.

The piece exhibits impressive three-dimensional preservation, allowing clear observation of the anatomical details of the tooth. The chewing surfaces retain excellent definition, while the fossilized root preserves important structural features that enhance the specimen both scientifically and for collectors.

It is a genuine specimen, without significant visible restorations, displaying only the natural marks of time and fossilization. The balance between structural integrity, aesthetic quality, and size makes this piece especially interesting for paleontology collections, cabinets of curiosities, private museums, or investment in rare fossils.

An authentic piece of prehistoric megafauna that attests to one of the most fascinating proboscidean groups to have inhabited the Earth before their extinction.

Mastodon tooth, Mammut, fossil tooth, Ice Age fossil, Pleistocene fossil, prehistoric mammal, proboscidean fossil, collector specimen, megafauna fossil, natural fossil, museum quality, paleontology collection.

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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Mastodon
Country of origin
Portugal
Geological period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
83 g
Height
4.8 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
3.2 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
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