Description:

Ancient seas, ca. 400 million years ago. A large, fine example of an ammonite, fossilized into limestone. This is an extinct marine mollusk that was related to the living coleoid family, including octopus and squid. The name "ammonite" came from Pliny the Elder after the Egyptian god Ammon, who was typically depicted wearing ram's horns that Pliny thought these fossils resembled. This one is a striking, chalky white color with pale ocher yellow and grey tones. Size: 11.25" W (28.6 cm); 17.25" H (43.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection

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#133750

  • Condition: Small loss from end as shown. Nice preservation of form with deposits overall.

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