Important Natural History Auction 2017-07-30
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/29/2017
PETRIFIED LOG SECTION
Araucarioxylon arizonicum
Upper Triassic
Chinle Formation, Arizona
The cut and polished face of this impressive log displays a profusion of earthy agate colors within a vivid jasper red border, created by over 200 years of mineral replacement, but perfectly preserving the wood's microscopic structure, as well as the rugose bark texture of the exterior, 14 1/2 inches high.
$3,000 - 4,000\n