Elephant Bird Egg - Incredible Museum Specimen - Egg - Aepyornis Maximus - 295 mm - 244 mm - 244 mm- Non-CITES species
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This beautiful Aepyornis egg, a giant bird now extinct, has been reconstructed thanks to the skill of collectors and restorers, to give us the chance to experience the emotion of holding in our hands an object from another time, something that at present cannot be created in nature anymore. Covered with sediment to reveal the state in which it is found, a natural treasure with a large portion of shell visible.
A fascinating and rare collectible piece. A highly valuable object to preserve and proudly display in our Wunderkammer.
The Aepyornis became extinct in the 17th century, due to human interference on the island where it had diversified and grown, Madagascar, having survived for millennia in a protected environment.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
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Translated by Google TranslateThis beautiful Aepyornis egg, a giant bird now extinct, has been reconstructed thanks to the skill of collectors and restorers, to give us the chance to experience the emotion of holding in our hands an object from another time, something that at present cannot be created in nature anymore. Covered with sediment to reveal the state in which it is found, a natural treasure with a large portion of shell visible.
A fascinating and rare collectible piece. A highly valuable object to preserve and proudly display in our Wunderkammer.
The Aepyornis became extinct in the 17th century, due to human interference on the island where it had diversified and grown, Madagascar, having survived for millennia in a protected environment.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
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Specimen
Elephant Bird Egg - Incredible Museum Specimen -
Century/timeframe
Olocene (c/a 11 700 anni)
Scientific name
Aepyornis Maximus
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country of origin
Madagascar
Country acquired from
Italy
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2018
Condition
Good condition
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Year
2022
Weight
2692 g
Depth
244 mm
Height
295 mm
Width
244 mm
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