Lot 1297. Large Zoomorphic Gold Nugget, "The Rhino", Central Victoria, Australia. Weighing approximately 5.37 ozt (167.2 grams) and measuring 3 x 2 x 3/4in. Sold for US$ 12,500 (€11,163). Photo: Bonhams.

Sharp with very minute traces of white quartz in tiny crevices, this is a substantial and imposing nugget. Capable of standing on its own, the shape is somewhat zoomorphic and has been stated to resemble the figure of a rhinoceros. 

Bonhams. AUCTION 23397: LAPIDARY WORKS OF ART, GEMSTONES, MINERALS AND NATURAL HISTORY - LOS ANGELES