Unhatched Egg of an Aepyornis Maximus, or Elephant Bird
Pre-17th Century (Radiocarbon Dated to 749-400 B.C.E.), Madagascar
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Unhatched Egg of an Aepyornis Maximus, or Elephant Bird
Aepyornis maximus
Pre-17th Century (Radiocarbon Dated to 749-400 B.C.E.)
Madagascar
10½ x 8 inches (26.7 x 20.3 cm), 25⅞ inches (65.7 cm) in circumference at its widest point. 3 pounds, 3.7 ounces (1466 g). Dark wood base included.
A remarkably complete giant eggshell of an Aepyornis maximus. X-ray imaging reveals no fractures or cracks; hence, the egg was neither hatched nor repaired. Eggshell has been radiocarbon dated to 749-400 B.C.E. A small circular hole is present at one end showing worn edges, suggesting the hole occurred long ago, possibly one hundred years or more.
Gifted to Georges Chevron (1883-1960), between 1907 and 1945.
Subsequently kept at the Chevron family residence, Mortery, France.
Thence by descent.
