Shark - Fossil tooth - Otodus obliquues - 23 cm - 18 cm (No reserve price)
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Specimen: shark tooth Otodus obliquues from Morocco, dating to the Paleocene–Paleogene (66–56 million years ago), preserved and framed in natural condition, 23 cm high by 18 cm wide by 3 cm deep, authentic/original.
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Otodus obliquus shark tooth — Paleocene / Eocene — Framed collectible piece
Magnificent piece of natural history that presents a fossil shark tooth Otodus obliquus, belonging to a genus of large prehistoric sharks that inhabited the seas about 50–60 million years ago.
The fossil stands out for its triangular, elegant and perfectly recognizable shape, with a natural cream, beige and brown tone. It is carefully mounted in a minimalist white frame, accompanied by an illustration of the shark and an identification of the species, creating a piece especially attractive for both fossil collectors and lovers of paleontology and decoration.
The combination of the original fossil with its graphical presentation makes this piece a singular decorative object, ideal for display in an office, library, living room or cabinet of curiosities.
Species: Otodus obliquus
-Period: Paleocene–Eocene
-Approximate age: 50–60 million years
-Type: fossil shark tooth
-Presentation: mounted piece in a frame
-Style: Natural History / Paleontology / Curiosities
-Condition: see photographs to appreciate the preservation and details of the fossil.
A piece with millions of years of history, presented in an elegant way and ready to display.
Otodus obliquus shark tooth — Paleocene / Eocene — Framed collectible piece
Magnificent piece of natural history that presents a fossil shark tooth Otodus obliquus, belonging to a genus of large prehistoric sharks that inhabited the seas about 50–60 million years ago.
The fossil stands out for its triangular, elegant and perfectly recognizable shape, with a natural cream, beige and brown tone. It is carefully mounted in a minimalist white frame, accompanied by an illustration of the shark and an identification of the species, creating a piece especially attractive for both fossil collectors and lovers of paleontology and decoration.
The combination of the original fossil with its graphical presentation makes this piece a singular decorative object, ideal for display in an office, library, living room or cabinet of curiosities.
Species: Otodus obliquus
-Period: Paleocene–Eocene
-Approximate age: 50–60 million years
-Type: fossil shark tooth
-Presentation: mounted piece in a frame
-Style: Natural History / Paleontology / Curiosities
-Condition: see photographs to appreciate the preservation and details of the fossil.
A piece with millions of years of history, presented in an elegant way and ready to display.
Details
Specimen
Shark
Scientific name
Otodus obliquues
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Height
23 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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