Tooth of the huge ancient shark (Megalodon), circa 13 mln years old, 11 cm, 189 g, no restoration

Lot MT85

Tooth of the huge ancient shark (Megalodon), circa 13 mln years old, 11 cm, 189 g, no restoration

Specifications:

Location:

USA

Genus:

Otodus

Size:

11 cm h

Age:

c.13 mln years old

Period:

Neogene

Weight:

189 g

Detection year:

2022

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Approximate price USD - 2500 $

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Lot Highlights

The Megalodon, belonging to the class of the largest marine predators, once ruled the oceans with its colossal size. Modern estimates suggest it grew up to a staggering 15 meters in length, weighing an astonishing 30-40 tons. Megalodon teeth are much larger (up to 2-3 times), more massive, stronger and more evenly serrated than those of its modern relative, the white shark. The diagonal length of megalodon teeth can reach 18-19 cm; these are the largest known shark teeth in the history of the Earth. Megalodon tooth of this size and preservation is very rare, as most fossils found do not exceed 8-9 cm in size and have suffered from the presence of barnacles. The tooth enamel and serrations are naturally preserved and have not been restored. The palette is rare, ranging from dark grey to charcoal black. Ancient organisms can be seen on the tooth under a microscope.

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Valeriya Khachaturova

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Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.

Valeriya has extensive experience also includes collection management and development for some of the most important private collections. Valeriya has curated numerous exhibitions at institutions in Europe and Russia, delivered short courses relating to the art sector, and written for art research publications in Switzerland.
Speaks French, English, Russian.

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Brought to you by

Valeriya Khachaturova

Collection Curator

Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.