Large 5.6 Inch Megalodon Fossil Shark Tooth, Otodus megalodon
Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 2.6–28 million years old. A large fossil tooth of Otodus megalodon, the giant shark of the Miocene and Pliocene oceans. The broad triangular crown shows tan enamel with fine vertical striations and tapers to a pointed tip, with serrations along both cutting edges. A dark gray bourlette, the band between the enamel and root, dips in a V-shape into the center of the blade. Above it, the thick gray-black root has two rounded lobes that anchored the tooth in the jaw. The Size: 5.6" L x 3.7" W (14.2 cm L x 9.4 cm W); Size on included custom stand: 5" H (12.7 cm H).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-Low Country Geologic, South Carolina, USA
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Item #204966
Condition
Peeling to enamel on the obverse and reverse. Softening and losses to serrations. Natural fissures on the root.
Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 2.6–28 million years old. A large fossil tooth of Otodus megalodon, the giant shark of the Miocene and Pliocene oceans. The broad triangular crown shows tan enamel with fine vertical striations and tapers to a pointed tip, with serrations along both cutting edges. A dark gray bourlette, the band between the enamel and root, dips in a V-shape into the center of the blade. Above it, the thick gray-black root has two rounded lobes that anchored the tooth in the jaw. The Size: 5.6" L x 3.7" W (14.2 cm L x 9.4 cm W); Size on included custom stand: 5" H (12.7 cm H).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-Low Country Geologic, South Carolina, USA
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #204966
Condition
Peeling to enamel on the obverse and reverse. Softening and losses to serrations. Natural fissures on the root.
