Polished Megalodon Fossil Shark Tooth, 5"

拍品描述

Neogene, Miocene to Pliocene, 2.6 - 23 million years old. A fossil tooth of Otodus megalodon, the largest predatory shark known, mounted on a black display stand. The broad triangular crown keeps its glassy black enamel, which deepens to near-obsidian at the center. The blade edges shade to a pale tan, picking out the triangle against the dark field. Fine vertical striations run down from the bourlette, the dark band of enamel where crown meets root. The thick, heart-shaped root shows a matte, pitted surface left by long burial in sediment. Its wide, symmetrical outline and upright cusp suggest a tooth from the front of the jaw, built for seizing whales and large marine prey. Centuries of mineral replacement turned the original dentine and enamel to stone, while the familiar shape survives intact. Size: 5" L x 3.8" W (12.7 cm L x 9.7 cm W); Size on included custom stand: 6" H (15.2 cm H). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #204950

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