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Lot 1010

Two Huge Spiny Trilobites with Starfish and Brittle Stars

27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New York

US$1,600 - US$2,400

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Two Huge Spiny Trilobites with Starfish and Brittle Stars

Selenopeltis burchi, Ophiuroidae sp.
Ordovician
Mount Boutshafrin, near Alnif, Morocco

The three-dimensional detail of this piece shows off the small eyes, distinctive body bumps and delicate spines of these two complete 6- and 7-inch trilobites. The presence of four complete, large brittle starfish up to 6 inches in diameter, plus two partial brittle stars, makes this a distinctive item. Here is an aesthetically pleasing, natural grouping that illustrates sea life from over 475 million years ago. Measures 22 x 16in; Largest specimen measures 7in

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