Megalodon Fossil Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay on Custom Stand
Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 2.6–28 million years old. A fossil megalodon shark tooth with pyrite inlay, presented on a custom display stand. Otodus megalodon is the largest predatory shark known and is identified mainly from teeth and vertebrae, as its cartilaginous skeleton rarely fossilized. Like modern sharks, it shed and replaced teeth throughout its life. The blade shows polished dark brown enamel with a central chevron-shaped field of inlaid pyrite, bordered by lighter tan serrated cutting edges. The root retains its natural textured surface. Size: 5.1" L x 4" W (13.0 cm L x 10.2 cm W); Size on included custom stand: 5.75" H (14.6 cm H).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-Low Country Geologic, South Carolina, USA
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Item #204942
Condition
Polished enamel with pyrite inlay as shown. Losses and small chips along enamel peripheries. Natural striations and root fissures.
Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 2.6–28 million years old. A fossil megalodon shark tooth with pyrite inlay, presented on a custom display stand. Otodus megalodon is the largest predatory shark known and is identified mainly from teeth and vertebrae, as its cartilaginous skeleton rarely fossilized. Like modern sharks, it shed and replaced teeth throughout its life. The blade shows polished dark brown enamel with a central chevron-shaped field of inlaid pyrite, bordered by lighter tan serrated cutting edges. The root retains its natural textured surface. Size: 5.1" L x 4" W (13.0 cm L x 10.2 cm W); Size on included custom stand: 5.75" H (14.6 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 #204942
Condition
Polished enamel with pyrite inlay as shown. Losses and small chips along enamel peripheries. Natural striations and root fissures.
