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Southern Africa, Permian Period, ca. 299 to 251 million years ago. A wonderful pair of ancient fossils with lustrous earthtone hues. First, a large fossilized nautilus shell with a curled, segmented body which widens gradually. The earthen material that has built up inside of the interior cavity displays a couple of smaller shells, and just below that is a small area of vibrant quartz deposits. Next is a large ammonite fossil with a thin body, a wider area for the opening to the interior cavity, and a recessed central portion. Thin ribs while faded are still visible, and evidence of external organic growth, such as sea plants and smaller organisms, are still visible. Size (nautilus): 5.5" H (14 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand; Size (ammonite): 8.5" H (21.6 cm); 12.5" H (31.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection

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  • Condition: Both fossils have surface wear and roughness, heavy earthen deposits, and fading to surface details. Nautilus has minor chips and pitting to surface, wear around peripheries, and some mineral deposits. Ammonite has loss to one side with chips and pitting throughout, and wear around peripheries.

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