Petrified wood - Fossilised wood - Dipterocarpus - 29 cm - 25 cm (No reserve price)
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Original/official petrified wood slice of Dipterocarpus sp. from Java, Indonesia, Miocene (Neogene), natural with a polished finish, measuring 29 cm high, 25 cm wide, 2.5 cm thick and weighing 2.8 kg.
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Large Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Opaline Inclusions – 29 cm / 2.8 kg – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stand Not Included
Description:
An extraordinary, large polished slice of petrified wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) sourced from the ancient deposits of Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Miocene epoch (approx. 5 to 23 million years ago), this impressive 2.8 kg slab features a striking visual contrast between deep obsidian-black mineral pockets and pale, cloudy opaline heartwood.
Visual & Aesthetic Highlights:
* High-Contrast Mineralization: Displays a dramatic field of deep jet-black carbon mineral replacement juxtaposed against soft cream, grey, and ivory chalcedony tones.
* Organic Cellular Patterns: Highlights delicate cloud-like growth rings, fine cellular structures, and radial wood grain transitions across the broad face.
* Mirror-Polished Finish: Polished to a high gloss on the main face to maximize light reflection and visual depth, bordered by a natural, textured outer bark perimeter.
* Substantial Display Size: Measuring 29 cm in height and 25 cm in width, this slab serves as a powerful centerpiece for mineral collections, luxury stands, or modern interior decor.
Lot Specifications:
* Object Type: Polished Fossil Slice
* Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.)
* Dimensions: 29 cm (Height) x 25 cm (Width) x 2.5 cm (Thickness/Depth)
* Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old)
* Condition: Natural fossil specimen, cut and polished on one side. Excellent structural integrity with no artificial color treatments or composite repairs.
* Weight: 2.8 kg (2800 g)
Additional Notes:
* Origin: Java, Indonesia
* Display Stand: The metal display stand shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only and is not included with the lot.
Shipping & Packaging Information:
* Reduced Shipping Costs via Pickup Service: To offer the lowest possible shipping rates, orders to the following countries are delivered to a convenient local pickup/drop-off point (utilizing UPS, FedEx, or InPost):
* Pickup Service Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, and Romania.
* Optional Home Delivery: If pickup point delivery is not suitable for you, please contact us immediately after winning the auction. We are happy to organize direct door-to-door home delivery for a small additional fee, settled after the auction closes and before dispatch.
* Door-to-Door Delivery for Other Destinations: For all other countries not listed above, we continue to offer our standard, comfortable door-to-door home delivery service due to the lack of pickup point network availability from our logistics partners.
* Safe Packaging: Every item is handled with extreme care and safely packed using protective foam filling to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
* Tracking & Security: All parcels are shipped via registered courier services with full end-to-end online tracking provided.
Large Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Opaline Inclusions – 29 cm / 2.8 kg – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stand Not Included
Description:
An extraordinary, large polished slice of petrified wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) sourced from the ancient deposits of Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Miocene epoch (approx. 5 to 23 million years ago), this impressive 2.8 kg slab features a striking visual contrast between deep obsidian-black mineral pockets and pale, cloudy opaline heartwood.
Visual & Aesthetic Highlights:
* High-Contrast Mineralization: Displays a dramatic field of deep jet-black carbon mineral replacement juxtaposed against soft cream, grey, and ivory chalcedony tones.
* Organic Cellular Patterns: Highlights delicate cloud-like growth rings, fine cellular structures, and radial wood grain transitions across the broad face.
* Mirror-Polished Finish: Polished to a high gloss on the main face to maximize light reflection and visual depth, bordered by a natural, textured outer bark perimeter.
* Substantial Display Size: Measuring 29 cm in height and 25 cm in width, this slab serves as a powerful centerpiece for mineral collections, luxury stands, or modern interior decor.
Lot Specifications:
* Object Type: Polished Fossil Slice
* Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.)
* Dimensions: 29 cm (Height) x 25 cm (Width) x 2.5 cm (Thickness/Depth)
* Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old)
* Condition: Natural fossil specimen, cut and polished on one side. Excellent structural integrity with no artificial color treatments or composite repairs.
* Weight: 2.8 kg (2800 g)
Additional Notes:
* Origin: Java, Indonesia
* Display Stand: The metal display stand shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only and is not included with the lot.
Shipping & Packaging Information:
* Reduced Shipping Costs via Pickup Service: To offer the lowest possible shipping rates, orders to the following countries are delivered to a convenient local pickup/drop-off point (utilizing UPS, FedEx, or InPost):
* Pickup Service Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, and Romania.
* Optional Home Delivery: If pickup point delivery is not suitable for you, please contact us immediately after winning the auction. We are happy to organize direct door-to-door home delivery for a small additional fee, settled after the auction closes and before dispatch.
* Door-to-Door Delivery for Other Destinations: For all other countries not listed above, we continue to offer our standard, comfortable door-to-door home delivery service due to the lack of pickup point network availability from our logistics partners.
* Safe Packaging: Every item is handled with extreme care and safely packed using protective foam filling to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
* Tracking & Security: All parcels are shipped via registered courier services with full end-to-end online tracking provided.
Details
Specimen
Petrified wood
Scientific name
Dipterocarpus
Country of origin
Indonesia
Geological period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
2.8 kg
Height
29 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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