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Plate with Fossil Ferns

About the Item

A large fossil Fern plate, Alethopteris,a prehistoric plant genus of fossil seed ferns, Pennsylvania,St Clair, Carboon, 300 million years ago, very decorative object with fern parts on both sides of the stone, mounted on an metal base
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    0
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Schellebelle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1956344827862

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