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Very Large Ancient Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil Specimen

Offered by: Iconic Design Gallery

Description
Very Large Ancient Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil Specimen

Offered for sale is an ammonite fossil, a type of extinct, shelled cephalopod related to modern squid and octopuses. These creatures lived in oceans worldwide from approximately 450 million years ago until they went extinct alongside the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. During fossilization, the previously hollow chambers of the shell were often filled with minerals, such as agate or calcite, which can be seen in the contrasting light and dark sections of the shell. In Ancient Greece, these fossils were thought to possess the power of Zeus, and in other cultures, they were nicknamed "snakestones" because it was believed they were coiled snakes turned to stone.

More Information

Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Organic Material,Stone
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. ancient.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	861237

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	2.75 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	6.99 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Iconic Design Gallery was established by Alberto Guerrero in 1991 and focuses on bringing to it's client's a wide variety of furniture, fine art, sculpture, lighting, decorative objects and hard to find pieces. We are the definitive source for interior designers in South Florida. We have a large inventory of eclectic pieces that we source around the world.

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