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Fossil Eggshell Fragment of Aepyornis maximus – Madagascar

This is a remarkable single fragment of eggshell from Aepyornis maximus, the legendary elephant bird of Madagascar. Once the largest bird to have ever lived, Aepyornis stood up to 2.70 meters tall and laid the largest known eggs in the animal kingdom, with an average volume of around 8.5 liters.

The fossil displays the robust shell structure and finely textured surface characteristic of this extinct species. Its natural curvature and detailed surface patterning offer a tangible connection to a time when Madagascar hosted one of the most extraordinary avian lineages on Earth.

This specimen is a valuable piece of paleontological history, ideal for collectors, educators, or any natural history enthusiast. It comes carefully preserved in a protective box, making it suitable for display or study.

Dimensions of the fragment are approximately 9.2 × 6.5 × 0.4 cm, with a total weight (including box) of 104 g.

A rare and evocative glimpse into Madagascar’s prehistoric megafauna.





Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years) - Madagascar

Aepyornis Egg Fragment - Fossil fragment - Aepyornis maximus - 9.2 cm - 6.5 cm  (No Reserve Price)

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Width

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Object

Fossilised animal

Fossil tooth

Amber

Fossil teeth

Fossil matrix

Fossil skeleton

Fossilised shell

Fossil cabochon

Fossil plate matrix

Raw mineral

Metaphysical stones

Fossil fragment

Fossil skull

Carved mineral

Fossil mortality plate

Fossilised plant

Fossil vertebra bone

Fossil bone

Fossilised claw

Fossilised jaw

Fossil carapace

Earrings

Necklace

Necklace with pendant

Fossil mandible bone

Country of origin

Morocco

Madagascar

Indonesia

Asia

China

Lebanon

Brazil

Myanmar

Netherlands

North America

U.S.

Russia

Turkey

Baltic states

Canada

Africa

India

Material

Silver

Gold-plated

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Natural

Restored

Enhanced

As new - unused

Reassembled

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Manipulated

Composed

Reconstructed

Good condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

Period

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Cambrian (541 - 485.4 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years)

Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years)

Silurian (443.8 - 419.2 million years)

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

Ordovician, Upper (458.4 - 443.8 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Stone

Coral

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Blood Coral

Carnelian

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No laboratory report

Style

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

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Exact colour

White

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Labradorite

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Mineral form

Freeform

Obelisk

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Sphere

Pearl surface quality

Clean

Lightly spotted

Pearl luster

Good

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Treatment

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Woolly Mammoth

Burmese amber

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