Description:

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 23 to 2.6 million years ago. A lovely, fossilized tooth from a prehistoric megalodon shark - the largest fish or shark to ever exist - with a gorgeous matte black root and silvery gray enamel with intact serrations. Megalodon (Carcharodon megalodon, literally "big tooth") is thought to have become extinct about 2 million years ago, although alive and well in our imagination with movies like "The Meg" and the controversial film "Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives" (which presents like a documentary). Many swimmers today fear sharks and the average person can easily identify a shark tooth when they see one. It is clear why these ancient teeth inspire fear, awe, and fascination with both scientists and enthusiasts alike! Size: 4.35" L x 3.74" W (11 cm x 9.5 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired September 7, 2024; ex-Charleston, South Carolina, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)

PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.

#188964

  • Condition: Loss and gouge to root, and stable fissures. Chip to upper edge of serrated enamel. Enamel is well preserved and serrated edges are intact.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

January 23, 2025 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 27.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000