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Fossilised Wood with Blue-Green Highlights
$6,500
£4,951.92
€5,651.31
CA$9,134.04
A$9,954.49
CHF 5,271.33
MX$119,563.96
NOK 66,736.25
SEK 61,357.42
DKK 42,209.04
About the Item
This striking fossilised wood cross-section, dating to the Miocene epoch (23-5 million years ago) and featuring paint-like streaks of greens, blues and browns, is a beautiful natural history specimen and impactful display piece.
This is a magnificent example of the results of permineralisation, a process through which buried wood tissue, permeated by minerals transported in water, can transform into vibrant fossils. This particular example has fossilised over a copper deposit, resulting in the bright inclusions of copper minerals that manifest as impressive streaks of blue, green and red. This distinctive colouration is unique to Colla wood, a rare type of petrified wood that is only found in Zile in Turkey. The rarity of such examples, especially those with vivid mineral inclusions, makes this piece a valuable addition to any collection.
With a custom wall mount, the colours are particularly magnificent when spotlit.
Provenance
Recovered from Zile, Turkey
Please note that this item is a work of art and is thus exempt from US reciprocal tariffs.
ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections. Do not hesitate to contact us for more details on this piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.96 in (32.9 cm)Diameter: 5.6 in (14.2 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Miocene, circa 23-5 Million years before present
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 430311stDibs: LU1052247376632
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