No. 104245389

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先史時代のカタツムリ ミャンマー産の琥珀 - 琥珀  (No reserve price)
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先史時代のカタツムリ ミャンマー産の琥珀 - 琥珀 (No reserve price)

Burmese Amber (Burmite) with Rare Prehistoric Snail – , 2.0 x 1.8 cm A highly desirable piece of genuine Burmese amber (Burmite) from Myanmar, dating back approximately 99 million years to the Cretaceous period. This exceptional specimen features a rare prehistoric snail (gastropod) preserved with outstanding clarity. The spiral shell is clearly defined and exhibits strong three-dimensional preservation, making this inclusion both visually striking and scientifically significant. The specimen is centrally positioned, allowing excellent visibility from multiple angles. The amber displays a rich golden color with very good transparency, further enhancing the clarity of the snail and the surrounding natural micro-inclusions (air bubbles and organic particles), which confirm its authenticity. Details: Origin: Myanmar (Burmite) Age: ~99 million years (Cretaceous) Size: 2.0 x 1.8 cm Inclusion: rare prehistoric snail (gastropod) Condition: very good, no major cracks Natural specimen, polished for display only Highlights: Rare gastropod inclusion Note: Prehistoric snails preserved in Burmese amber are considered rare and are highly sought after by collectors due to their scarcity and exceptional preservation.

No. 104245389

Sold
先史時代のカタツムリ ミャンマー産の琥珀 - 琥珀  (No reserve price)

先史時代のカタツムリ ミャンマー産の琥珀 - 琥珀 (No reserve price)

Burmese Amber (Burmite) with Rare Prehistoric Snail – , 2.0 x 1.8 cm
A highly desirable piece of genuine Burmese amber (Burmite) from Myanmar, dating back approximately 99 million years to the Cretaceous period. This exceptional specimen features a rare prehistoric snail (gastropod) preserved with outstanding clarity.
The spiral shell is clearly defined and exhibits strong three-dimensional preservation, making this inclusion both visually striking and scientifically significant. The specimen is centrally positioned, allowing excellent visibility from multiple angles.
The amber displays a rich golden color with very good transparency, further enhancing the clarity of the snail and the surrounding natural micro-inclusions (air bubbles and organic particles), which confirm its authenticity.
Details:
Origin: Myanmar (Burmite)
Age: ~99 million years (Cretaceous)
Size: 2.0 x 1.8 cm
Inclusion: rare prehistoric snail (gastropod)
Condition: very good, no major cracks
Natural specimen, polished for display only
Highlights:
Rare gastropod inclusion
Note: Prehistoric snails preserved in Burmese amber are considered rare and are highly sought after by collectors due to their scarcity and exceptional preservation.

Final bid
€ 35
No reserve price
Manuel Quiring
Expert
Estimate € 180 - € 220

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