FLY IN POLISHED AMBER

拍品描述

Pliocene Epoch, 5.33-2.58 million years B.P. A cylindrical section of honey-coloured amber containing a small fly to one side. 1.29 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From Colombia, South America. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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