No. 95086127

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Fossil Echinoid on Matrix - Fossilised shell - Asterocidaris Bistriata - Base Artigianale in Legno e Ferro Battuto - 218 mm - 119 mm
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Fossil Echinoid on Matrix - Fossilised shell - Asterocidaris Bistriata - Base Artigianale in Legno e Ferro Battuto - 218 mm - 119 mm

Un raro e affascinante fossile di riccio marino appartenente alla specie Asterocidaris Bistriata. È considerato il fossile più antico della classe Echinoidea e risale al periodo Giurassico. Oltre al fascino dell'età, questo esemplare si fa notare per la perfetta conservazione del guscio e la preparazione professionale che ha riportato alla luce una miriade di minuziosi dettagli. Anche le spine sono un bel vedere, essendo tante, in ottimo stato e molto grandi. Posta su base artigianale in legno e ferro battuto, diviene un elegante elemento d'arredo, oltre a costituire un importante pezzo da collezione.

No. 95086127

No longer available
Fossil Echinoid on Matrix - Fossilised shell - Asterocidaris Bistriata - Base Artigianale in Legno e Ferro Battuto - 218 mm - 119 mm

Fossil Echinoid on Matrix - Fossilised shell - Asterocidaris Bistriata - Base Artigianale in Legno e Ferro Battuto - 218 mm - 119 mm

A rare and fascinating fossil of a sea urchin belonging to the species Asterocidaris Bistriata.
It is considered the oldest fossil of the class Echinoidea and dates back to the Jurassic period.
In addition to the charm of age, this specimen stands out for the perfect preservation of its shell and the professional preparation that has revealed a myriad of intricate details.
The thorns are also a nice sight, being many, in excellent condition and very large.
It is made with a handcrafted wooden and wrought iron base, becoming an elegant piece of furniture, as well as an important collectible item.

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