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 "Diffused" lighting was used for these photos, to reduce glare and better show color and detail.  The tooth's enamel will appear more glossy in person, than it does in the photos.
   

Item - MO-023

Price - $50

 Slant Length - 3.02"
Width - 2.08"
Thickness - 0.73"

Description - The blade tip is very slightly rounded, but the blade edges are very sharp.  There is moderate enamel splitting and the right side cusp has a small nick (near root).  The root has average horizontal cracking and the right side of root may have been broken and reattached.  There is some interesting variation in blade color (front and back) and the darkness beneath the split enamel on the front of the blade creates a dramatic effect.

Source - Morocco, in North Africa

   

   
SIZE MATTERS - Neither of the teeth in the photo to the right are included with this listing.  They are shown for demonstration purposes only.  As you may know, most Otodus obliquus teeth on the market are around 1 to 1 1/2 inches.  Occasionally you can find a larger tooth that measures 2 inches, or perhaps a bit larger.  The small tooth in the photo to the right IS one of those larger teeth, measuring 2 1/4 inches.  The tooth on the right measures 3 inches.  As you can see, a little increase in size (just 3/4 inch in this case), can make a big difference in how massive the tooth appears.  Click here for a scientific explanation of why that is.

    
The two teeth (left) were photographed together, to give you an accurate comparison of their size.  The photos above are close-ups and should not be used to compare sizes with the photo on the left.  You can find the size of the listed tooth (pictured above) by scrolling up.