50 million years ago - Eocene period A Modern Wunderkammer - Fossil Fragment - Knightia - Fossil Slab on Wood and Brass Base. - Height: 160 mm - Width: 150 mm- 521 g
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Knightia fossil specimen from the Green River Formation, Wyoming, circa 50 million years old (Eocene), mounted on a dark wood base with brass accents, dimensions 160 × 150 × 80 mm and weight 521 g.
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This refined fossil slab features an example of Knightia, a prehistoric fish from the Eocene Epoch, preserved in the sedimentary layers of the Green River Formation, Wyoming, dating back to about 50 million years ago. The fossil is exceptionally well preserved: the bone structure and delicate fins are clearly visible, making this specimen not only a valuable scientific testament to a distant era but also an extraordinary work of nature.
Mounted on a dark wood base that highlights the antiquity and the elegance of the natural tones, the fossil is embellished with brass details that add a touch of refined sobriety to the design. This configuration, which combines aesthetics and functionality, allows the piece to be displayed with stability and elegance, making it an ideal decorative element for those who love art and paleontology.
A one-of-a-kind piece that combines the beauty of an ancient marine species with the refinement of a carefully curated display, perfect for enhancing any environment with a captivating nod to the history of life on Earth.
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 TranslateThis refined fossil slab features an example of Knightia, a prehistoric fish from the Eocene Epoch, preserved in the sedimentary layers of the Green River Formation, Wyoming, dating back to about 50 million years ago. The fossil is exceptionally well preserved: the bone structure and delicate fins are clearly visible, making this specimen not only a valuable scientific testament to a distant era but also an extraordinary work of nature.
Mounted on a dark wood base that highlights the antiquity and the elegance of the natural tones, the fossil is embellished with brass details that add a touch of refined sobriety to the design. This configuration, which combines aesthetics and functionality, allows the piece to be displayed with stability and elegance, making it an ideal decorative element for those who love art and paleontology.
A one-of-a-kind piece that combines the beauty of an ancient marine species with the refinement of a carefully curated display, perfect for enhancing any environment with a captivating nod to the history of life on Earth.
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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Main Mineral
50 million years ago - Eocene period
Mineral Form
A Modern Wunderkammer - Fossil Fragment - Knightia - Fossil Slab on Wood and Brass Base.
Weight
521 g
Country of Origin
Green River, Wyoming
Height
160 mm
Width
150 mm
Depth
80 mm
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