Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
Treasure Auction 28 17-19 Nov 2020
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Baltic amber with preserved ants and spider, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia.12.69 grams, 2" x 1-1/2".Oval-shaped transparent blob of reddish amber with two ants and a spider entombed (the spider apparently preparing to feast on one of the ants), in addition to tiny plant spores, interesting holes from some long-ago branch or plant.With photo enlargement of inclusions.
Estimate: 200-300 USD
Baltic amber with preserved ants and spider, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia.12.69 grams, 2" x 1-1/2".Oval-shaped transparent blob of reddish amber with two ants and a spider entombed (the spider apparently preparing to feast on one of the ants), in addition to tiny plant spores, interesting holes from some long-ago branch or plant.With photo enlargement of inclusions.
Estimate: 200-300 USD