Lot 771
Pair of Amber Nuggets With Insects. This pair of two museum quality clear young amber nuggets from Colombia contains many different insects as well as twigs and a leaf in very clear amber nuggets. The first perfectly clear light amber colored large nugget is 3 x 2 inches weighing 32 grams containing more than 20 termites, larvae and small pieces of twigs. The second even bigger 4 x 2.25 inch 72 gram deep clear amber color nugget contains many different flees, flies, beetles and even a large dark brown flying ant. It also has a large 3.5 inch twig as well as a 1.25 inch leaf that has been partially eaten by insects. The absolute age of young Colombian amber or copal cannot be determined as amber itself cannot be tested and dated, but from the color and hardness of these nuggets, experts suggest their age to be at least 1-5 million years old and probably much older. By using a magnifying glass the detail is amazing and the shear number of insects is impressive.
Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $500 - 600
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| Realized $630 |
