A small and quite exceptional tooth from a Mastodon - Mammut Americanum - and comes from a juvenile. Far more rare than its mammoth counterpart, this tooth dates to the LATE PLEISTOCENE PERIOD: 200,000 - 20,000 years ago - this predates any of the antiquities we have ever carried. A fine example showing a fine cone structure and it is in choice condition! Great colors of black and off white, it is a most attractive example. 4"W x 3"H. ...click for details
My favorite source of information on collecting Classical Antiquities! Written by the late English ancient art dealer, Charles Ede, entitled "Collecting Antiquities “ An Introductory Guide." This book was published in 1976 and is an outstanding reference for the new collector, as well as being perfect for more experienced collectors to refer to from time to time. It covers the great civilizations of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Etruria, and the Near-East and includes maps of the major histor ...click for details
