Polished on the top and bottom to clearly reveal the coral colony, with polished edges exposed, this fossil coral serving dish is a striking natural piece and a guaranteed conversation centerpiece at any gathering. Within prehistoric oceans, vast colonies of coral reefs were home to countless forms of ancient marine life. These 300–360 million-year-old colonies are preserved today in this fossil dish as highly detailed and visually captivating fossils. This specimen is a fragment of Devonian fossil coral from the Assa Zag beds of Morocco, dating back approximately 360 million years, when oceans once covered the land. The patterns present in this piece are breathtaking—each dish preserves the intricate structure of the prehistoric coral colony from which it formed. Coral is a marine invertebrate that lives in large colonies known as reefs. It first appeared in the fossil record over 530 million years ago, and its descendants still inhabit modern oceans today. Fossil corals are found worldwide and offer a remarkable window into Earth’s deep past. Fossil coral is a natural gemstone formed when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced by agate (chalcedony), a process known as agatization. Agatized coral is prized for its organic patterns, often resembling natural mandalas shaped by time and geology. Beyond its scientific value, fossilized coral is traditionally associated with grounding energy, positive transformation, and creative inspiration. Each piece is unique—an authentic relic of ancient life, shaped entirely by nature.