Canine Tooth Of A Pleistocene Cave Bear From France - Formerly In A Doctor's Collection

Superb canine tooth of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) dating from the Late Pleistocene (approximately 100,000 to 11,700 years ago). This now-extinct species of bear lived across much of Europe. The animal could reach up to 3.5 meters in height when standing upright, and 1.3 meters at the shoulder. Beautiful original patina. A slight indentation on the back of the cusp, a natural post-mortem erosion, not a recent chip. Length: 10 cm. Formerly in the collection of Dr. G. Pontier (1875-1933), French physician, naturalist, and paleontologist. Original label, late 19th - early 20th century. Authentic fossil of exceptional quality and excellent preservation, with no repairs. An ideal piece for collectors of paleontology, natural history specimens, and curiosities. The sale of fossil remains of cave bears is permitted; the species is extinct and therefore not subject to any special protection status, including CITES.