Petrified wood - Fossilised wood - Dipterocarpus - 29 cm...

Large Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Opaline Inclusions – 29 cm / 2.8 kg – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stand Not Included Description: An extraordinary, large polished slice of petrified wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) sourced from the ancient deposits of Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Miocene epoch (approx. 5 to 23 million years ago), this impressive 2.8 kg slab features a striking visual contrast between deep obsidian-black mineral pockets and pale, cloudy opaline heartwood. Visual & Aesthetic Highlights: * High-Contrast Mineralization: Displays a dramatic field of deep jet-black carbon mineral replacement juxtaposed against soft cream, grey, and ivory chalcedony tones. * Organic Cellular Patterns: Highlights delicate cloud-like growth rings, fine cellular structures, and radial wood grain transitions across the broad face. * Mirror-Polished Finish: Polished to a high gloss on the main face to maximize light reflection and visual depth, bordered by a natural, textured outer bark perimeter. * Substantial Display Size: Measuring 29 cm in height and 25 cm in width, this slab serves as a powerful centerpiece for mineral collections, luxury stands, or modern interior decor. Lot Specifications: * Object Type: Polished Fossil Slice * Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) * Dimensions: 29 cm (Height) x 25 cm (Width) x 2.5 cm (Thickness/Depth) * Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old) * Condition: Natural fossil specimen, cut and polished on one side. Excellent structural integrity with no artificial color treatments or composite repairs. * Weight: 2.8 kg (2800 g) Additional Notes: * Origin: Java, Indonesia * Display Stand: The metal display stand shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only and is not included with the lot. Shipping & Packaging Information: * Reduced Shipping Costs via Pickup Service: To offer the lowest possible shipping rates, orders to the following countries are delivered to a convenient local pickup/drop-off point (utilizing UPS, FedEx, or InPost): * Pickup Service Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, and Romania. * Optional Home Delivery: If pickup point delivery is not suitable for you, please contact us immediately after winning the auction. We are happy to organize direct door-to-door home delivery for a small additional fee, settled after the auction closes and before dispatch. * Door-to-Door Delivery for Other Destinations: For all other countries not listed above, we continue to offer our standard, comfortable door-to-door home delivery service due to the lack of pickup point network availability from our logistics partners. * Safe Packaging: Every item is handled with extreme care and safely packed using protective foam filling to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. * Tracking & Security: All parcels are shipped via registered courier services with full end-to-end online tracking provided.

Estimation:€275

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