Amber with Plant Inclusions. Hymenaea protera. Oligocene. Domincan Republic. ...

Description

Amber with Plant Inclusions
Hymenaea protera
Oligocene
Domincan Republic

When it comes to the inclusions which make much of the fossilized tree resin known as Amber so sought after as a collectible commodity, plant material is actually much rarer than insects. This inflated example of golden-yellow color has a myriad of plant remnants which look more like an artist's landscape than a fossil from millions of years ago. The naturally preserved diorama in the Amber has an undersea look to it with highly-detailed, leafy "tree-like" plants as if flowing in a liquid home. The unique scene is further intriguing as the three-dimensional nature of the piece allows for viewing the botanicals from all angles. The polished specimen has minor surface scratches which do not detract from the leafy gold-like plants.
Overall Measurements: 1.59 x 1.13 x 0.84 inches (4.03 x 2.86 x 2.14 cm)

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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