Extinct cephalopod Cleoniceras Fossil – A Fragment of Ancient Ocean - Height: 172 mm - Width: 136 mm- 882 g

This fossil of Cleoniceras, originating from Madagascar, tells a story dating back approximately 110 million years, when the seas of the Cretaceous teemed with life and ammonites dominated the depths. Today, its perfectly preserved spiral shape has become a window into the past, a tangible link to an ocean that no longer exists. The surface, smoothed and hand-polished, reveals intricate leaf-like sutures that resemble dendritic landscapes, almost like natural embroidery carved by time. The warm tones of orange, honey, and brown blend with lighter veins, creating a visual effect reminiscent of petrified corals or imaginary geographical maps. Every detail bears witness to the long transformation from living organism to fossilized stone, a process that took millions of years of pressure and mineralization. Mounted on an elegant wood and brass base, the specimen gains a sculptural dimension: it is not just a collectible fossil but also a decorative object capable of enriching modern or classical environments with the subtle charm of ancient nature. Like all ammonites, Cleoniceras belongs to an extinct group of cephalopod mollusks, distant relatives of today’s squids and nautiluses. Their predecessors often recognized their symbolic value, seeing them as 'serpent stones' or talismans of protection and prosperity. This specimen, from Malagasy fossil deposits, is much more than a scientific artifact: it is a testament to the breath of primordial seas, a natural work of art that combines history, science, and aesthetics. An ideal piece for those seeking a collectible fossil capable of evoking the enchantment of a lost world, now reborn in the form of pure beauty.

Ammonite measurements: 149 x 184 x 42 mm

Ammonite dimensions: 114 x 136 x 39 mm