Polished Fossil Palm Wood Freeform Sculpture – 1.7 kg / 18 cm – Palmoxylon – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) ​ ​An exceptional, free-standing specimen of fossilized palm wood (Palmoxylon sp.) sourced from Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Miocene epoch (approx. 5 to 23 million years ago), this piece differs completely from typical tree slices: palms are monocots, meaning they do not produce growth rings or true heartwood. Instead, their trunks consist of hundreds of tiny vascular bundles suspended in parenchyma tissue, preserved here in exquisite detail. ​Visual & Aesthetic Highlights: ​Vascular Bundle Patterning: Highlights the characteristic "spotted" or "stippled" texture unique to petrified palm, displaying thousands of dark vascular rod cross-sections across a warm, cream and tan background. ​Sculptural Freeform Shape: Expertly carved and polished into an elegant, free-standing freeform block with a flat base, making it display-ready without needing a stand. ​Dark Contrast Inclusions: Features an obsidian-black chalcedony pocket flowing along one side, creating a striking color break against the lighter patterned face. ​Smooth High Polish: All sides have been polished to a smooth finish to showcase the intricate cellular structure from every viewing angle. ​Lot Specifications: ​Material: Fossil Palm Wood (Palmoxylon sp.) ​Dimensions: 18 cm (Height) x 14 cm (Width) x 6 cm (Depth / Thickness) ​Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old) ​Condition: Natural fossil specimen, professionally shaped and polished into a free-standing display block. Excellent structural integrity with no artificial color treatments or repairs. ​Weight: 1.7 kg ​Shipping Method: Packed with care and protective padding, shipped via registered trackable courier. ​Origin: Java, Indonesia