Dimensions include stand.
Meteorite slice only H28.2cm W35.8cm D1cm

Mundrabilla stands as one of the chronicles of iron meteorites, and in large slices such as this it unfolds as a monument to cosmic time. Expansive sections reveal a tapestry of metallic richness, kamacite and taenite weaving through a dense iron matrix, where Widmanstätten patterns emerge with striking clarity. The enormity of these slices allows a rare convergence of scientific truth and aesthetic presence: a seamless dialogue between geology, metallurgy, and art, curated for display in a space where light and shadow choreograph the meteorite’s celestial memory.

Discovered in the remote sands of Western Australia in the early 20th century, Mundrabilla quickly established a lineage among the world’s premier iron meteorites. Its provenance is inseparable from its stature: large, unbroken slabs that carry with them a narrative of discovery, transport, and scholarly attention. These monumental slices offer not only a tangible link to the meteor’s journey from the cosmos but also a provenance-rich centrepiece that anchors a display with historical gravitas and a sense of awe-inspiring scale.

Mundrabilla is distinguished by its high metal content, intricate troilite-iron assemblage, and pronounced Widmanstätten structures that reveal deep, historical cooling. In large slices, these features become nearly architectural: vast planes of reflective metal interrupted by delicate, lattice-like bands that read as an atlas of planetary formation. Such specimens are cherished for their durability, chemical fidelity, and the visual drama they impart—an extraterrestrial artwork whose scientific authenticity is matched by an electric aesthetic presence.

Rarity, in the context of sizeable, pristine slices, elevates Mundrabilla to a coveted echelon among connoisseurs. Large cuts demand meticulous preservation, careful finishing, and an expert eye for maintaining atmospheric polish and band integrity. When installed in a discerning collection, these slices command attention with their monumental scale, luminous surfaces, and the inexorable narrative of space and time etched into their very fabric. They offer not merely a specimen but an ever-unfolding exhibition piece—one that speaks to collectors who seek scientific depth, provenance, and the rare, breath taking beauty of an extraterrestrial artwork.