This Burmese amber specimen contains a preserved botanical inclusion, featuring a distinct leaf suspended within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The plant material displays natural texture and structure, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric vegetation that existed nearly 100 million years ago. Botanical inclusions provide valuable ecological context, helping to illustrate the ancient forest environment in which the resin originally formed. The contrast between the organic plant material and the translucent amber creates a visually appealing specimen with both scientific relevance and natural beauty.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Botanical leaf
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.