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Orange-Green Amber with Bee Swarm
3 December 2006, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$1,912 inc. premium
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Proplebia dominicana
Oligocene
Dominican Republic
A stingless bee, Proplebia dominicana harvested the resin of the trees in the amber forest of the Dominican Republic over 30 million years ago. A rare, beautifully colored museum-quality piece exhibits over 20 of the harvesting bees, and a few flies, in a stunning, fully polished display. The amber appears as a crystal clear orange with a green tint, a very rare combination. Measures 2 x 1 ¾ x 1 1/4in. Weighs 28 grams
Oligocene
Dominican Republic
A stingless bee, Proplebia dominicana harvested the resin of the trees in the amber forest of the Dominican Republic over 30 million years ago. A rare, beautifully colored museum-quality piece exhibits over 20 of the harvesting bees, and a few flies, in a stunning, fully polished display. The amber appears as a crystal clear orange with a green tint, a very rare combination. Measures 2 x 1 ¾ x 1 1/4in. Weighs 28 grams
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