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Small Twisted Meteorite Fragment with Impressions
$9,500
£7,234.05
€8,329.81
CA$13,462.34
A$14,480.67
CHF 7,738.89
MX$170,685.82
NOK 97,569.27
SEK 89,196.83
DKK 62,237.78
About the Item
This small, but perfectly formed extraterrestrial sculpture originates from the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded fall in history. Entering the atmosphere above the Sikhote-Alin Mountains in southeastern Siberia, it exploded into fragments, scattering metal across a vast strewn field. The present example, with its twisted and undulating surface, is indicative of fragments that were ripped apart high up in the atmosphere, and then shaped by the intense heat of its descent. The thumb-shaped impressions are known as regmaglypts, formed by atmospheric ablation. It also displays flow-lines, where streaks of molten metal streamed off its surface as it fell to Earth. With a custom, minimalist base, it is a tactile and enigmatic display piece, and a powerful reminder of the forces of the universe.
Provenance
Discovered in Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia (46° 9’ N, 134° 39’ E).
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. Please contact us for more details on this piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.23 in (8.2 cm)Width: 1.93 in (4.9 cm)Depth: 1.42 in (3.6 cm)
- Style:Minimalist (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:4.5 billion years old
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 433561stDibs: LU1052248361912
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