Fossilized Partial Sycamore Leaf in Stone Matrix
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North America, likely Utah, Green River Formation, Eocene Period, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. A partial prehistoric sycamore leaf (Platanus genus) encased in a stone matrix - the fan shaped leaf has remarkably detailed venation! There are partial leaves on the other side of the stone - possibly another sycamore and another species with a lanceolate shaped leaf. Size: 6.75" L x 6.5" W x 1" H (17.1 cm x 16.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: ex Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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#164099
North America, likely Utah, Green River Formation, Eocene Period, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. A partial prehistoric sycamore leaf (Platanus genus) encased in a stone matrix - the fan shaped leaf has remarkably detailed venation! There are partial leaves on the other side of the stone - possibly another sycamore and another species with a lanceolate shaped leaf. Size: 6.75" L x 6.5" W x 1" H (17.1 cm x 16.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: ex Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#164099
Condition
Repaired with large piece reattached and break line extending across leaf fossil. Partial leaf as shown with other fossil remains in verso.
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Fossilized Partial Sycamore Leaf in Stone Matrix
Estimate $200 - $300
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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