Ammonite - Fossilised animal - Decorative Collection of 5 Ammonite Fossils – Madagascar – Display Stand
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Five natural ammonite fossils from Madagascar—three Cleoniceras, one Mantelliceras and one Douvilleiceras—are mounted on a black metal stand and dated to the Lower Cretaceous.
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A refined and sophisticated decorative composition featuring five authentic fossil ammonites of different species, artfully mounted at staggered, graduated heights on a sleek black metal display stand.
The group showcases a fascinating array of paleontological diversity and mineralogical textures, combining three Cleoniceras specimens with distinct golden-amber and honey patinas or intricate suture patterns, a robust Mantelliceras displaying strong ribbing, and a characteristic Douvilleiceras at the base featuring its trademark tuberculated, coarse ornamentation.
Ammonites were marine cephalopod molluscs that inhabited the world's oceans for hundreds of millions of years before becoming extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million years ago. Their distinctive coiled shells featured internal chambers used to regulate buoyancy, creating the fascinating geometric patterns preserved in stone today.
The five specimens vary in size, species morphology, and patina, arranged vertically to form a balanced, highly dynamic composition. The minimalist black metal stand enhances the natural forms and rich colors of the fossils while ensuring absolute structural stability. An exceptional piece combining natural history, palaeontology, and fine interior design, ideal for an executive study, luxury living room, or curated natural history collection.
A refined and sophisticated decorative composition featuring five authentic fossil ammonites of different species, artfully mounted at staggered, graduated heights on a sleek black metal display stand.
The group showcases a fascinating array of paleontological diversity and mineralogical textures, combining three Cleoniceras specimens with distinct golden-amber and honey patinas or intricate suture patterns, a robust Mantelliceras displaying strong ribbing, and a characteristic Douvilleiceras at the base featuring its trademark tuberculated, coarse ornamentation.
Ammonites were marine cephalopod molluscs that inhabited the world's oceans for hundreds of millions of years before becoming extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million years ago. Their distinctive coiled shells featured internal chambers used to regulate buoyancy, creating the fascinating geometric patterns preserved in stone today.
The five specimens vary in size, species morphology, and patina, arranged vertically to form a balanced, highly dynamic composition. The minimalist black metal stand enhances the natural forms and rich colors of the fossils while ensuring absolute structural stability. An exceptional piece combining natural history, palaeontology, and fine interior design, ideal for an executive study, luxury living room, or curated natural history collection.
Details
Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Decorative Collection of 5 Ammonite Fossils – Madagascar – Display Stand
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
