Iconic Jurassic Cephalopod 'Wunderkammer' - Fossilised shell - Fossil Ammonite – Lytoceras - Elegant Wood and Brass Base - 246 mm - 230 mm
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Refined fossil specimen belonging to the genus Lytoceras, an iconic Jurassic cephalopod appreciated for the elegance of its spiral morphology and the geometric harmony that makes it a true object of natural art. This fossil, originating from deposits in Madagascar, has preserved its beauty intact after 150 million years, transforming today into an ornamental work of extraordinary charm.
The shell, finely ribbed with dense, thin radial lines, evokes the perfect spirals of the golden ratio, offering a tangible example of natural symmetry. The colorations, ranging from honey to caramel, with pearl-like touches and oxidized traces, stand out thanks to patient manual polishing that enhances its details and fossilized texture.
Mounted on a solid wood base with a brushed brass support, this ammonite takes on the appearance of a natural sculpture, perfect for decorating sophisticated spaces, collectors' studies, or environments inspired by the ancient 'cabinets of curiosities,' where science, art, and curiosity coexisted in harmony.
Not just a fossil, but a fragment of deep time, a silent witness to a forgotten ocean and an extinct life that continues to fascinate the human eye through timeless shapes and symmetries.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateRefined fossil specimen belonging to the genus Lytoceras, an iconic Jurassic cephalopod appreciated for the elegance of its spiral morphology and the geometric harmony that makes it a true object of natural art. This fossil, originating from deposits in Madagascar, has preserved its beauty intact after 150 million years, transforming today into an ornamental work of extraordinary charm.
The shell, finely ribbed with dense, thin radial lines, evokes the perfect spirals of the golden ratio, offering a tangible example of natural symmetry. The colorations, ranging from honey to caramel, with pearl-like touches and oxidized traces, stand out thanks to patient manual polishing that enhances its details and fossilized texture.
Mounted on a solid wood base with a brushed brass support, this ammonite takes on the appearance of a natural sculpture, perfect for decorating sophisticated spaces, collectors' studies, or environments inspired by the ancient 'cabinets of curiosities,' where science, art, and curiosity coexisted in harmony.
Not just a fossil, but a fragment of deep time, a silent witness to a forgotten ocean and an extinct life that continues to fascinate the human eye through timeless shapes and symmetries.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
Iconic Jurassic Cephalopod 'Wunderkammer'
Scientific name
Fossil Ammonite – Lytoceras - Elegant Wood and Brass Base
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
2876 g
Height
246 mm
Width
230 mm
Depth
80 mm
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