Fossil Echinoid - Clypeaster Cipollae on decorative base - Fossil fragment - 220 mm - 130 mm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Fossil echinoid Clypeaster Cipollae mounted on a decorative brass base, weighing 663 g with dimensions 220 × 130 × 35 mm, from the Miocene Neogene period, in natural condition.
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Fascinating fossil of a sea urchin exoskeleton of the species Clypeaster, a treasure originating from Spain dedicated to natural history enthusiasts around the world. Carefully mounted on a decorative base with brass elements, this fossil is a precious testament to an ancient and captivating marine world.
The shell of the sea urchin Clypeaster, Clypeaster Cipollae, features an elegant and distinctive shape. Its outer surface is characterized by intricate crests and grooves in the shape of a flower. These details are the result of a series of evolutionary adaptations that the sea urchin has developed to protect itself and move within the marine environment.
The species Clypeaster has an important evolutionary history. These sea urchins belonged to a vast family of echinoderms that thrived during the Miocene period, between 23 and 5 million years ago.
The fossil of Clypeaster was found in Spain, a region rich in fossil remains that offers an incredible window on the past. A fascinating and decorative element of natural history. A testament to a lost world, a window into the past that reminds us of the marvelous diversity and complexity of marine life. Its presence in a collection or a cabinet of curiosities will surely attract attention and spark curiosity in all who observe it.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateFascinating fossil of a sea urchin exoskeleton of the species Clypeaster, a treasure originating from Spain dedicated to natural history enthusiasts around the world. Carefully mounted on a decorative base with brass elements, this fossil is a precious testament to an ancient and captivating marine world.
The shell of the sea urchin Clypeaster, Clypeaster Cipollae, features an elegant and distinctive shape. Its outer surface is characterized by intricate crests and grooves in the shape of a flower. These details are the result of a series of evolutionary adaptations that the sea urchin has developed to protect itself and move within the marine environment.
The species Clypeaster has an important evolutionary history. These sea urchins belonged to a vast family of echinoderms that thrived during the Miocene period, between 23 and 5 million years ago.
The fossil of Clypeaster was found in Spain, a region rich in fossil remains that offers an incredible window on the past. A fascinating and decorative element of natural history. A testament to a lost world, a window into the past that reminds us of the marvelous diversity and complexity of marine life. Its presence in a collection or a cabinet of curiosities will surely attract attention and spark curiosity in all who observe it.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
Fossil Echinoid - Clypeaster Cipollae on decorative base
Country of Origin
Italian Handmade Base - Morocco
Geological Period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
663 g
Height
220 mm
Width
130 mm
Depth
35 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
