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Pyrite on Calcite (rare style)
- Chenzhou, Hunan, China
- Large Cabinet, 16.0 x 12.9 x 7.0 cm, 3.5 pounds
- Start Time: 03/21/2024 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/28/2024 6:36:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $1,650
Item Description
Scintillating tiny golden pyritohedrons form amazing "Mercedes stars" that are dramatically, preferentially oriented on the termination edges of the lustrous, translucent RARE nailhead calcite crystals on this spectacular large and rich plate from Chenzhou, China. Most microcrystalline pyrite preferentially deposited on calcite crystals is on lenticular to rhombic calcite crystals from Chenzhou. 1576 grams or 3.5 pounds. The stunning interior is pristine on this exemplary piece. This is a rare, unique and impressive style of pyrite on nailhead calcite from Chenzhou.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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| $1,650 | 03/28/2024 6:32:21 pm (CDT) |
| $1,600 | 03/28/2024 6:32:20 pm (CDT) |
| $1,550 | 03/28/2024 6:29:34 pm (CDT) |
| $1,500 | 03/28/2024 6:29:34 pm (CDT) |
| $1,450 | 03/28/2024 6:25:58 pm (CDT) |
| $1,400 | 03/28/2024 6:25:58 pm (CDT) |
| $1,350 | 03/28/2024 6:25:06 pm (CDT) |
| $1,300 | 03/28/2024 6:18:43 pm (CDT) |
| $1,250 | 03/28/2024 6:18:09 pm (CDT) |
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| $1,150 | 03/28/2024 6:07:20 pm (CDT) |
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| $1,050 | 03/28/2024 5:33:06 pm (CDT) |
| $1,000 | 03/28/2024 5:33:06 pm (CDT) |
| $925 | 03/28/2024 5:23:39 pm (CDT) |
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| $10 | 03/22/2024 6:38:25 am (CDT) |
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.