Petrified wood slices - Fossilised wood - Dipterocarpus (No reserve price)

Set of 8 Polished Petrified Wood Slices – 12–23 cm / 9 kg Total – Dipterocarpus – Java, Indonesia (Miocene) - Stands Not Included Description: An extraordinary collection set of eight polished petrified wood slices (Dipterocarpus sp.) sourced from the Miocene deposits of Java, Indonesia. Weighing a combined 9 kg, this impressive lot features a diverse spectrum of natural mineral preservation, showcasing everything from deep obsidian-black carbon cores to warm honey-amber borders and intricate grey-white annual growth rings. Visual & Aesthetic Highlights: * Diverse Coloration & Contrast: Includes specimens with dramatic jet-black center cores, golden-ochre outer margins, and soft, earthy grey-tan heartwood textures. * High-Gloss Finish: Expertly polished on primary cut faces to bring out the subtle annual ring patterns, cellular wood grain fibers, and fine mineral fills. * Natural Bark Perimeters: Bounded by authentic, scalloped outer bark edges that retain the organic log profiles of ancient forest timber. * Versatile Collection Set: Ranging from 12 cm up to 23 cm in size, this 8-piece lot is perfect for mineral displays, retail resale, or interior design accents. Lot Specifications: * Object Type: Set / Collection of 8 Slices (8 pieces) * Material: Petrified Wood (Dipterocarpus sp.) * Dimensions: 12 cm to 23 cm (Size range across pieces) * Geological Period / Age: Miocene (approx. 5–23 million years old) * Condition: Natural fossil specimens, cut and polished on one side. Excellent structural integrity across all pieces with no artificial color treatments. * Weight: 9 kg total (combined) Additional Notes: * Origin: Java, Indonesia * Display Stands: Display stands shown in photos are for demonstration purposes only and are 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.

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