Sikhote-Alin Meteorite "The Terrier". Iron, IIAB. Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia - (46°09'36"N, 134° 39'12"E). ...

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Sikhote-Alin Meteorite "The Terrier"
Iron, IIAB
Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia - (46°09'36"N, 134° 39'12"E)
Witnessed Fall: February 12, 1947, 10:30 am local time

This uncleaned Sikhote-Alin specimen is rare and desirable, boasting a natural patina with exceptional color and original fusion crust as well as elegant overlapping regmaglypts. With a highly sculptural and visually appealing form, the bonus attribute is that the specimen resembles a terrier dog with an uplifted face and even stands up naturally on the "legs" rather securely. The intense texture gives the dog form both a brushed and windblown appearance. This is a fine example with a whimsical zoomorphic shape.
Measurements: 3.39 x 2.10 x 0.69 inches (8.62 x 5.33 x 1.76 cm), weighs 165.6 grams

Provenance: The Geoff Notkin Collection



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