Amber with Spider Inclusion. Eocene. Baltic Region. Russia. 0.74 x 0.63 x 0.14 inches (1.89 x 1.60 x 0.36 cm)...

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Amber with Spider Inclusion
Eocene
Baltic Region
Russia
0.74 x 0.63 x 0.14 inches (1.89 x 1.60 x 0.36 cm)

This clear and polished piece of Burmite Amber is the permanent home to a singular Araneomorph spider and a few other inclusions. Araneomorph is the most familiar group of spiders and the type that often builds large, suspended webs. This is an exceptional specimen, preserved in full color, with no missing anatomy or damage. The thin cabochon weighs 0.96 grams and is a spectacularly spooky find just in time for Father's Day.

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