Dinosaur Bone Box Stone Source: Jurassic, Morrison Formation, Utah,...

Dinosaur Bone Box Stone Source: Jurassic, Morrison Formation, Utah, USA Artist: Konstantin Libman This exquisite box has been crafted out of ancient Dinosaur Bone. The entire outer box, except for the bottom, has been hewed from gorgeous Dinosaur Bone from Utah. Each section is perfectly book-matched and displays a nice polish. Additionally, this fine piece of work displays the intricated trabecular structure of the "gem" quality bone. Within this cellular structure, varying shades of blood reds, purples, browns, blacks and whites are on full display. This fine box is in excellent condition with the artist's serial number "0465" on the bottom. The interior is lined with Spanish Cedar, while the box is finished with Gold-plated brass hinges, felt feet and comes with a velvet lined protective wooden outer box. This is an incredible piece of art created from material which is becoming harder and harder to procure. Overall Measurements: 7.72 x 5.71 x 1.65 inches (19.60 x 14.50 x 4.20 cm) [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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