Tooth - Asian Elephant (modern)
Object
fossil
Object number
1991.1027
Physical Description
Small partial fragment of a right lower molar from a young Asian elephant. The surface of the tooth is very eroded and the surface appears almost polished. Although the date of the tooth is unknown, it would be from a relatively recent historical time as opposed to being a prehistoric fossil.
Identification by Prof. Adrian Lister.
Identification by Prof. Adrian Lister.
Material
Bone
Dimension
Height (Whole): 85mm
Width (Whole): 80mm
Depth (Whole): 55mm
Width (Whole): 80mm
Depth (Whole): 55mm
On display?
No