This Burmese amber specimen contains natural detritus along with what appears to be a fine hair like inclusion preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The slender filament may represent ancient biological material, possibly from a small animal, offering a rare and intriguing glimpse into prehistoric life nearly 100 million years ago. The presence of surrounding organic debris adds ecological context, capturing a moment from the ancient forest environment where the resin originally formed. One side of the piece has been left raw while the other is polished, creating a unique contrast that highlights both the natural exterior and the internal inclusions.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Natural detritus and possible hair-like filament
• Finish: One side raw, one side polished
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.