Natural ammonite paired with masterful Art- 1201.01 g

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Cleoniceras ammonite specimen from Madagascar, dating to about 168–170 million years ago, artistically transformed with a polished shell on a lava-like base and no treatment.

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This decorative ammonite combines the aesthetics of a fossilized ammonite with artistic elements to create a unique and appealing sculpture. Ammonites are extinct cephalopods that lived millions of years ago and are known for their spirally coiled shells. These shells are often preserved as fossils and display intricate patterns and a beautiful color palette.

In the shown sculpture, the natural beauty of the ammonite shell is highlighted by the artistically crafted tentacles and other details, giving the sculpture a lifelike appearance. The tentacles and the head of the ammonite are carefully textured and rendered with realistic details to convey the liveliness and historic character of the ammonite. The shell itself is polished to accentuate its patterns and colors that formed over millions of years of fossilization.

The sculpture stands on a base made of a material that resembles lava rock, underscoring the prehistoric and natural character of the artwork. Such decorative pieces are very popular with fossil collectors and lovers of ancient art, serving as both decorative objects and conversation starters that fuse fascination with earth history and art.

Weight: 1201.01 g
Size: 240x150x114 mm
Treatment: None
Age: 168.3-170.3 million years
Origin: Madagascar
Gem Type: 100% Natural Ammonites Cleoniceras

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This decorative ammonite combines the aesthetics of a fossilized ammonite with artistic elements to create a unique and appealing sculpture. Ammonites are extinct cephalopods that lived millions of years ago and are known for their spirally coiled shells. These shells are often preserved as fossils and display intricate patterns and a beautiful color palette.

In the shown sculpture, the natural beauty of the ammonite shell is highlighted by the artistically crafted tentacles and other details, giving the sculpture a lifelike appearance. The tentacles and the head of the ammonite are carefully textured and rendered with realistic details to convey the liveliness and historic character of the ammonite. The shell itself is polished to accentuate its patterns and colors that formed over millions of years of fossilization.

The sculpture stands on a base made of a material that resembles lava rock, underscoring the prehistoric and natural character of the artwork. Such decorative pieces are very popular with fossil collectors and lovers of ancient art, serving as both decorative objects and conversation starters that fuse fascination with earth history and art.

Weight: 1201.01 g
Size: 240x150x114 mm
Treatment: None
Age: 168.3-170.3 million years
Origin: Madagascar
Gem Type: 100% Natural Ammonites Cleoniceras

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; that is what these shipping costs are for.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have had a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations etc. may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone can display colors with different quality.
#traveltreasures

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Main mineral
Natural ammonite paired with masterful
Mineral form
Art
Weight
1201.01 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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