Ammonite - Fossilised animal - Kranaosphinctes sp. - 29 cm

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Kranaosphinctes sp., an ammonite from the Jurassic, Upper (Oxfordian) in Madagascar, is polished and enhanced in condition, stands about 29 cm tall, and comes with a specially designed stand to display it, with a few restorations noted.

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Species: Kranaosphinctes sp.
Age: Jurassic, Oxfordian
Locality: Sakaraha, Madagascar

Measurements: c. 29 cm diameter (stand not included in the measurements)

A beautiful polished ammonite Kranaosphinctes with superb natural white shell. A few restorations are present.

The stand has been designed and built by an industrial designer to highlight the ammonite. The stand is a unique piece, adapted to this ammonite only, and is included in the sale.

Photos 5 and 6: Ammonites are an important source of income for the inhabitants of small villages in Madagascar, as their main revenue arise from the cultivation of rice and small red peppers. Purchasing one of these ammonites helps the villagers in sustaining their "production" and exportations.

Species: Kranaosphinctes sp.
Age: Jurassic, Oxfordian
Locality: Sakaraha, Madagascar

Measurements: c. 29 cm diameter (stand not included in the measurements)

A beautiful polished ammonite Kranaosphinctes with superb natural white shell. A few restorations are present.

The stand has been designed and built by an industrial designer to highlight the ammonite. The stand is a unique piece, adapted to this ammonite only, and is included in the sale.

Photos 5 and 6: Ammonites are an important source of income for the inhabitants of small villages in Madagascar, as their main revenue arise from the cultivation of rice and small red peppers. Purchasing one of these ammonites helps the villagers in sustaining their "production" and exportations.

Details

Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Kranaosphinctes sp.
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
Treatment
Polished
Height
29 cm
FranceVerified
737
Objects sold
Private

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