Carved dinosaur agatized bones - Fossil bone - Exclusive Atlasaurus Imelakei Sphere - 90 mm - 90 mm
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A rare piece, carved from the very memory of time itself. This polished sphere was crafted from an authentic fragment of agatized fossil bone belonging to Atlasaurus Imelakei, a sauropod that lived during the Middle Jurassic, approximately 167 million years ago, in the regions that today correspond to the High Atlas of Morocco.
The internal structure of the bone, beautifully preserved and enhanced by the agatization process, reveals an intricate network of fossilized bone channels, highlighted by white veins and branching patterns that run across the entire surface. This phenomenon involves the original porosity of the bone being progressively replaced by microcrystals of silica, creating a striking visual effect: a kind of 'fossil geography' reminiscent of organic maps carved into stone.
The Atlasaurus, discovered for the first time in the 1990s, stands out for its extraordinary proportions: an unusually long neck in relation to its body and limbs, making it a majestic and peculiar herbivore of the prehistoric African landscape.
This sphere was carved from well-mineralized bones, but at the same time fractured by the long waiting period and geological processes. We took the liberty of shaping it into a spherical form because the bone was not intact, but a fragment.
Perfect for fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, or simply for those seeking an object full of history and allure.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateA rare piece, carved from the very memory of time itself. This polished sphere was crafted from an authentic fragment of agatized fossil bone belonging to Atlasaurus Imelakei, a sauropod that lived during the Middle Jurassic, approximately 167 million years ago, in the regions that today correspond to the High Atlas of Morocco.
The internal structure of the bone, beautifully preserved and enhanced by the agatization process, reveals an intricate network of fossilized bone channels, highlighted by white veins and branching patterns that run across the entire surface. This phenomenon involves the original porosity of the bone being progressively replaced by microcrystals of silica, creating a striking visual effect: a kind of 'fossil geography' reminiscent of organic maps carved into stone.
The Atlasaurus, discovered for the first time in the 1990s, stands out for its extraordinary proportions: an unusually long neck in relation to its body and limbs, making it a majestic and peculiar herbivore of the prehistoric African landscape.
This sphere was carved from well-mineralized bones, but at the same time fractured by the long waiting period and geological processes. We took the liberty of shaping it into a spherical form because the bone was not intact, but a fragment.
Perfect for fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, or simply for those seeking an object full of history and allure.
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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Specimen
Carved dinosaur agatized bones
Scientific name
Exclusive Atlasaurus Imelakei Sphere
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
995 g
Height
90 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
90 mm
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