Rare Indonesian fossil specimen - ammonite - Fossilised animal - Metalegoceras - 160 mm - 140 mm
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Ammonite Metalegoceras from the Mio-Pliocene Timor Formation.
This extraordinary fossil of the ammonite Metalegoceras, carefully extracted from the Mio-Pliocene Formation of Timor, is an exceptional specimen that captures the essence of an ancient marine world. Its shell, still partially encased in its original matrix, is a fascinating fragment of Timor's geological history.
The shell of this Metalegoceras ammonite has a disc-shaped or planispiral shape, typical of this genus. What makes this fossil even more fascinating is its distinctive coloration. Its matrix retains a predominantly red hue, an iconic feature of the sediments of the Mio-Pliocene Timor Formation. The red blends elegantly with delicate shades of white, creating a striking contrast.
This fossil tells a story from millions of years ago, when the island of Timor was immersed in an ancient sea. The ammonite Metalegoceras was an important part of the marine ecosystem of the Mio-Pliocene period.
The red and white color scheme makes this Metalegoceras ammonite specimen a stunning addition to any fossil collection. Every detail, every deliberate ornamentation, has been carefully preserved over millennia, testifying to the ancient beauty of marine life.
This Metalegoceras ammonite is much more than a simple fossil; it is a piece of natural history encapsulated in time, ready to inspire wonder and awe in all who see it.
16×14×12 cm
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 TranslateAmmonite Metalegoceras from the Mio-Pliocene Timor Formation.
This extraordinary fossil of the ammonite Metalegoceras, carefully extracted from the Mio-Pliocene Formation of Timor, is an exceptional specimen that captures the essence of an ancient marine world. Its shell, still partially encased in its original matrix, is a fascinating fragment of Timor's geological history.
The shell of this Metalegoceras ammonite has a disc-shaped or planispiral shape, typical of this genus. What makes this fossil even more fascinating is its distinctive coloration. Its matrix retains a predominantly red hue, an iconic feature of the sediments of the Mio-Pliocene Timor Formation. The red blends elegantly with delicate shades of white, creating a striking contrast.
This fossil tells a story from millions of years ago, when the island of Timor was immersed in an ancient sea. The ammonite Metalegoceras was an important part of the marine ecosystem of the Mio-Pliocene period.
The red and white color scheme makes this Metalegoceras ammonite specimen a stunning addition to any fossil collection. Every detail, every deliberate ornamentation, has been carefully preserved over millennia, testifying to the ancient beauty of marine life.
This Metalegoceras ammonite is much more than a simple fossil; it is a piece of natural history encapsulated in time, ready to inspire wonder and awe in all who see it.
16×14×12 cm
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
Rare Indonesian fossil specimen - ammonite
Scientific name
Metalegoceras
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Geological Period
Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
2513 g
Height
160 mm
Width
140 mm
Depth
120 mm
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