Burmese amber - Amber - Amber with Multiple Spider Inclusions – Rare Arachnid Assemblage

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Amber with Multiple Spider Inclusions – Rare Arachnid Assemblage, Ambra birmana specimen from Myanmar, Cretaceous period (145–66 million years ago), polished and natural in condition, authentic.

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Beautiful natural amber specimen containing several visible spider inclusions, offering a fascinating glimpse into an ancient terrestrial ecosystem.

The piece displays a warm, transparent golden colour that allows the inclusions to be observed from different angles. Several arachnid specimens are preserved within the amber, with visible anatomical features such as legs and body structures. The presence of multiple individuals in a single piece makes this specimen particularly interesting and visually striking.

Alongside the spiders, the amber contains additional organic material and small inclusions, creating a miniature snapshot of the environment in which the resin was originally produced. The different inclusions occur at varying depths within the piece, giving the specimen an attractive three-dimensional appearance.

Amber is fossilised tree resin capable of preserving small organisms and organic remains with exceptional detail. Such inclusions provide valuable evidence of ancient ecosystems and the small arthropods that inhabited them.

The specimen has been carefully polished, enhancing its transparency and allowing the inclusions to be clearly appreciated while retaining its natural character.

An attractive collector's piece, particularly suitable for amber, fossil and arthropod enthusiasts, combining aesthetic appeal with natural-history interest.

Beautiful natural amber specimen containing several visible spider inclusions, offering a fascinating glimpse into an ancient terrestrial ecosystem.

The piece displays a warm, transparent golden colour that allows the inclusions to be observed from different angles. Several arachnid specimens are preserved within the amber, with visible anatomical features such as legs and body structures. The presence of multiple individuals in a single piece makes this specimen particularly interesting and visually striking.

Alongside the spiders, the amber contains additional organic material and small inclusions, creating a miniature snapshot of the environment in which the resin was originally produced. The different inclusions occur at varying depths within the piece, giving the specimen an attractive three-dimensional appearance.

Amber is fossilised tree resin capable of preserving small organisms and organic remains with exceptional detail. Such inclusions provide valuable evidence of ancient ecosystems and the small arthropods that inhabited them.

The specimen has been carefully polished, enhancing its transparency and allowing the inclusions to be clearly appreciated while retaining its natural character.

An attractive collector's piece, particularly suitable for amber, fossil and arthropod enthusiasts, combining aesthetic appeal with natural-history interest.

Details

Specimen
Burmese amber
Scientific name
Amber with Multiple Spider Inclusions – Rare Arachnid Assemblage
Country of origin
Myanmar
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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