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Rare Fossil Egg of Extinct Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys abrupta)

A truly exceptional find, this perfectly preserved egg belonged to Aldabrachelys abrupta, the giant tortoise that once roamed Madagascar. Discovered in a fossil nest in southern Madagascar, it dates back to the Quaternary period. Remarkably intact, this specimen showcases subtle textural details of the shell surface, with its sandy-beige hue and natural weathering patterns intact.

• Species: Aldabrachelys abrupta (extinct giant tortoise)
• Provenance: Southern Madagascar, Quaternary period
• Condition: Completely intact, brilliant preservation of original surface texture
• Display: Supplied with a small clear plastic ring for tabletop presentation

An extraordinary piece for any serious collector or institution, this fossil egg offers both scientific value and visual appeal—an authentic window into Madagascar’s lost megafauna.

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years) - Madagascar

Giant Tortoise - Fossilised egg - Aldabrachelys abrupta - 5.2 cm - 5.4 cm

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Fossil tooth

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Country of origin

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Material

Silver

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Women

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Condition

Natural

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Composed

As new - unused

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Period

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Paleogene, Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Triassic, Middle (247.2 - 237 million years)

Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)

Silurian (443.8 - 419.2 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

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Ancient Egypt, Late Period

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White

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Amethyst

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Freeform

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Clean

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