Glass display box containing a fragment of genuine Nantan meteorite with label and color image

Genuine Nantan Meteorite in Glass Display Box

$89.00

The Genuine Nantan Meteorite in a Glass Display Box showcases a fragment from the Nantan meteorite fall, sourced from Guangxi, China. The piece is presented inside a labeled glass display box featuring a color image and a brief description. The meteorite, an iron specimen belonging to the IAB group and MG classification, originates from a fall observed around 1516 near Nantan city, where fragments scattered over a defined strewn field.

Authentic Nantan iron meteorite fragment
Glass display box with label and brief information
Historical meteorite fall near Nantan, Guangxi, China circa 1516
Collector’s piece categorized under Meteorites

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A fragment of history in a display.

Authentic Nantan Meteorite in Glass Display Box

Exact specimen details

Product Description and Measurements

Material: Iron meteorite fragment Display case: Glass box with label Origin: Guangxi, China Meteorite type: IAB group, MG Category: Meteorites Vendor: Astro Gallery of Gems

What arrives

One labeled genuine Nantan meteorite specimen in glass display box

Size and presentation

Display Box Dimensions

Place on flat surface to display; ideal for shelves or desks

Shipping and returns

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History, held

Nantan, on the desk

Singular and certain

Rooms built with intention deserve objects with a story that doesn’t shout. The Genuine Nantan Meteorite in Glass Display Box brings a documented fragment from Guangxi, China into everyday view, ready to live on a shelf or study table. Its labeled card and color image offer enough context to share without sending guests to a search bar.

A pause in the day

This small iron piece once crossed our atmosphere and was later gathered from a historic strewn field near Nantan. Bringing it home folds deep time into ordinary hours—morning coffee, late-night reads, quiet work. It invites touch-with-the-eyes, a reminder that wonder can sit within arm’s reach.

For the curious home

Someone who keeps a pared-back shelf and wants one authentic artifact with a clear provenance note.

Vendor Insight

Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.

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Questions about this specimen?

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is included?

A labeled glass display box containing a genuine Nantan meteorite specimen, a color image, and a brief written description.

Where is this meteorite from?

It was collected from the Nantan (Nandan County) strewn field in Guangxi, China.

How big is the display box?

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Contact support@resinsociety.net within 14 days of delivery to begin a return.

What type of meteorite is it?

Nantan is an iron meteorite from the IAB group.

Is the specimen identified inside the box?

Yes. The box includes labeling with the meteorite’s name and a short description for easy reference.