Top quality - Nautile - Fossilised shell - 9.5 cm

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Specimen: Top qualité - Nautile; Geological Period: Jurassique inférieur (Early Jurassic, 201.3–174.1 million years ago); Treatment: Conserved; Condition: Natural; Weight: 650 kg; Width: 9.5 cm.

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Superb Jurassic period nautilus from France.
Middle Toarcian, about 185 million years ago.
A few sutures and the siphon are visible.
Fine streaks are visible on part of the shell.
This nautilus measures 9.5 cm in diameter and weighs 650 grams.
The nautilus is naturally placed on a block of limestone that serves as its support.
It has undergone no restoration, and the color is completely natural.

Superb Jurassic period nautilus from France.
Middle Toarcian, about 185 million years ago.
A few sutures and the siphon are visible.
Fine streaks are visible on part of the shell.
This nautilus measures 9.5 cm in diameter and weighs 650 grams.
The nautilus is naturally placed on a block of limestone that serves as its support.
It has undergone no restoration, and the color is completely natural.

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Top quality - Nautile
Country of Origin
France
Geological Period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
650 kg
Width
9.5 cm
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Objects sold
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