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Huge Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil
Huge Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil
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Ancient Seas, late Jurassic period, ca. 160 to 154 million years ago. A large, fossilized ammonite shell in limestone from the Quenstedtoceras genus, known for the tight spiral and ribbed exterior. The massive ammonite is remarkable for the preservation - shells of this size often do not survive fossilization - the shells often compress and collapse under the pressure- however the largest species could reach up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter! Ammonites are an extinct marine mollusk that were 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 is an impressive specimen to display with superb preservation to the ribs and recessed whorl! Size: 18" Diameter x 4.5" W (45.7 cm x 11.4 cm)

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Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004

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#180973
Condition
Repaired from large pieces with adhesive residue on the surface encircling the thick area near the chamber opening. Hairline fissures and abrasions. Mineral and earthen encrustations to the surfaces. One side has great rib details and shell preservation.
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Huge Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil

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Starting Price $600
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,926 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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