Exclusive Polish Red and Cream Cleoniceras - Fossilised shell - Fossil Ammonite - 245 mm - 215 mm

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Fossil Ammonite specimen Exlusive Polish Red and Cream Cleoniceras from Madagascar, Lower Cretaceous, polished, natural condition.

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Description from the seller

An ammonite fossilized of rare beauty, distinguished by its combination of vibrant red and beige tones, all wrapped in an elegant spiral form. The glossy surface, obtained through careful polishing, shows a pattern of veining that interweaves with the oxidation of minerals, particularly visible in the red and golden hues. This Cleoniceras ammonite, dating to the Early Cretaceous period (about 110-120 million years ago), offers an important testimony to prehistoric marine evolution. Originating from Madagascar, this species lived in warm, shallow marine environments. Its planispiral, spiral shell is a classic example of natural symmetry and functionality, with septal chambers that allowed for buoyancy control.

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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An ammonite fossilized of rare beauty, distinguished by its combination of vibrant red and beige tones, all wrapped in an elegant spiral form. The glossy surface, obtained through careful polishing, shows a pattern of veining that interweaves with the oxidation of minerals, particularly visible in the red and golden hues. This Cleoniceras ammonite, dating to the Early Cretaceous period (about 110-120 million years ago), offers an important testimony to prehistoric marine evolution. Originating from Madagascar, this species lived in warm, shallow marine environments. Its planispiral, spiral shell is a classic example of natural symmetry and functionality, with septal chambers that allowed for buoyancy control.

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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Details

Specimen
Exclusive Polish Red and Cream Cleoniceras
Scientific name
Fossil Ammonite
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
2743 g
Height
245 mm
Width
215 mm
Depth
50 mm
ItalyVerified
14249
Objects sold
98.38%
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