Stunning cephalopod fossils - Fossilised shell - Lituites
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Lituites fossil cephalopod specimen from Asia, Middle Ordovician (ca. 470–458 million years ago), polished, natural condition, original authenticity, showing the internal chamber structure; dimensions 15 × 5 cm.
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Beautiful polished Orthoceras fossil from Hunan Province, China, expertly prepared to reveal the intricate internal chamber structure of this ancient marine cephalopod.
The careful polishing highlights the natural geometry of the shell and the fascinating chamber divisions preserved over hundreds of millions of years.
Orthoceras belonged to an extinct group of marine cephalopods and are distant relatives of modern-day nautiluses.
These ancient organisms lived during the Middle Ordovician period, approximately 470–458 million years ago, long before the appearance of dinosaurs.
This specimen stands out for the quality of its preparation and the excellent visibility of the internal chambers.
Origin: Hunan Province, ChinaAge: Middle Ordovician, approx. 470–458 million yearsMatrix dimensions: 15 × 5 cm
An elegant and authentic display piece for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or interior decoration.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
Beautiful polished Orthoceras fossil from Hunan Province, China, expertly prepared to reveal the intricate internal chamber structure of this ancient marine cephalopod.
The careful polishing highlights the natural geometry of the shell and the fascinating chamber divisions preserved over hundreds of millions of years.
Orthoceras belonged to an extinct group of marine cephalopods and are distant relatives of modern-day nautiluses.
These ancient organisms lived during the Middle Ordovician period, approximately 470–458 million years ago, long before the appearance of dinosaurs.
This specimen stands out for the quality of its preparation and the excellent visibility of the internal chambers.
Origin: Hunan Province, ChinaAge: Middle Ordovician, approx. 470–458 million yearsMatrix dimensions: 15 × 5 cm
An elegant and authentic display piece for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or interior decoration.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
Details
Specimen
Stunning cephalopod fossils
Scientific name
Lituites
Country of origin
Asia
Geological period
Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Authenticity
Original/official
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