Natural Chocolate Opals, Fossil Leaf Fronds & Australian Opal in Bell Jar, 7 pcs

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Ca. 1–5 million years old. Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Australia, & North America, ca. millions of years ago. A collection of assorted fossils and mineral specimens, including two large fossilized leaf frond fragments and two smaller fragments preserving linear plant impressions. Also included is a small glass bell jar with cork, intended for viewing a raw Australian white quartz stone with opalized areas, it is best appreciated when submerged in water to enhance clarity and color. Completing the group are two chocolate opals, polished to reveal their warm tones and natural translucency, with portions of the original matrix still intact along the edges. Size of larger fern fossil: 6" L x 1.75" W (15.2 cm x 4.4 cm) Size of larger fern fossil: 6" L x 1.75" W (15.2 cm L x 4.4 cm W). 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 #200640

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