Petrified Wood Translates From Ancient Greek To Wood Turned Into Stone. Pieces Of Wood That Would Have Normally Been Lost To Time Have Been Beautifully Preserved And Made Stronger Than Ever, As If Fashioned By Lady Medusa Herself. This Natural Wonder Can Take Millions Of Years Under The Right Conditions To Create, And The Petrified Wood Plate Is A Dazzling Piece Of Ancient History That You Can Display In Your Own Home. This Plate Is A Shining Example Of The Phillips Collection Ethos: Modern Organic.