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THBGreen River Fossilized Palm Flower & Priscacara Fish
Lot 82
About Seller
Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Bidsquare : Exceptional Finds | Ancient, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
North America, Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene Period, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. This remarkable stone matrix contains a fossilized prehistoric palm flower and Priscacara fish. Palm flowers are typically small and clustered, often arranged in inflorescences on a segmented stem that emerges from the base of the palm's leaves or trunk. Although palms are terrestrial, the arrangement of the fish and flowers creates the illusion of an aquarium scene! The fish's body is expertly excavated and slightly recessed into the surface, enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The stone is meticulously prepared, featuring a wooden panel backing and metal hardware for easy wall mounting, making it a stunning piece for display! Size: 19.5" L x 1.3" W x 33" H (49.5 cm x 3.3 cm x 83.8 cm)
The sediment from the Green River Formation was deposited over a 5-million-year span, and while the layers of flora and fauna may not have fossilized simultaneously, they create fascinating composites. The Eocene epoch was the warmest period of the Cenozoic era, with an average mean temperature around 86F (30C); for comparison, the average mean temperature over the last seventy years has been about 58F (14C). Although the map of the Earth's surface would be quite recognizable to us today, with most continents in their current positions and India moving closer to its present location, there were essentially no ice caps, and vast expanses of the landscape were covered by water, including enormous inland seas. This impressive, aquarium-like arrangement provides a rare glimpse into a prehistoric environment that was drastically different from the semi-arid Wyoming landscape we see today!
Provenance: Private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
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#192107Professionally prepared, fish is inlaid into the surface. Mounted on a wooden board backing. Great preservation to fish and palm flower. Comes with metal hardware for mounting to a wall.Condition
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