Post-Medieval — Upper Jurassic; Mesozoic; 150 million years old; (worked) late 16th and early 17th century
Lepidotus maximus palatal tooth; Lapis Bufonis
A polished hemispherical crushing tooth of Lepidotus maximus, a fossil fish. In the 16th and 17th century this natural dentition was known as a 'toadstone', as the 'stones' were thought to derive from toads. Toadstones were thought to be an an antidote against poison. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14028
- Object name:
- Lepidotus maximus palatal tooth; Lapis Bufonis
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- Production date:
- Upper Jurassic; Mesozoic; 150 million years old; (worked) late 16th and early 17th century
- Material:
fossilised tooth (Lepidotes maximus Wagner, family - Semionotidae, Order - Semionotiformes, SubClass - Holostei, Class - Actinopterygli)
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20.2-21.5 mm, T 11.2 mm, WT 6.74g (33.74 carats)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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