Petrified Conifer Slab. Araucarioxylon. Triassic. Chinle Formation. Arizona, USA. ...

Description

Petrified Conifer Slab
Araucarioxylon
Triassic
Chinle Formation
Arizona, USA

This irregular shaped slab of Petrified Wood from Arizona is of a type known as 'Tiger Wood' for obvious reasons as the striped patterning of loosely concentric black lines contrasts dramatically with the vibrant colors of the specimen that is simply breathtaking. Red, yellow, pink, cream and white hues populate the massive slice of ancient coniferous tree. This polished slice can be a dramatic wall hanging installation or used as a functional tabletop. The elegant piece is as useful as it is decorative not to mention collectible.
Overall Measurements: 57.01 x 30.98 x 1.00 inches (144.80 x 78.70 x 2.54 cm)

Provenance: The Property from an East Coast Collection
Phillips, New York, May 17, 1998 (lot 165)

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