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A fragment of a petrified tree
Museum number: M562
Not on display
Curatorial note
A section of fossilised tree trunk or branch on a stone base.
This was in Soane's collection by 1825 when it is shown in a watercolour view of the Colonnade SM Vol. 82, 100, dated July 29 1825. The 1835 Description of the Colonnade also describes it in that area: Between the southern columns on the left is a large and interesting petrifaction. Its inventory number indicates that it was probably still displayed there at the time of Soane's death.
This was in Soane's collection by 1825 when it is shown in a watercolour view of the Colonnade SM Vol. 82, 100, dated July 29 1825. The 1835 Description of the Colonnade also describes it in that area: Between the southern columns on the left is a large and interesting petrifaction. Its inventory number indicates that it was probably still displayed there at the time of Soane's death.
Associated items
Vol 82/100, watercolour showing this item in situ
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