Western Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, Holzmaden Black Shale Formation, Jurassic period, ca. 200 million years ago. A massive and exquisitely preserved stone slab that contains pyritized ammonite fossils! The matrix is unbroken and completely intact with one large and one partial Harpoceras ammonite. The captivating gold hue of the ammonite, naturally colored by mineralization over millions of years, adds to its allure, though the intensity of this color may vary. The exceptional quality and size, is a testament to the unique fossil-rich legacy of Holzmaden, which is known for producing some of the world's finest Jurassic marine life fossils. This specimen is a prized find for collectors or a remarkable centerpiece for interior design. Whether you're a seasoned fossil enthusiast or simply appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of nature's prehistoric masterpieces, this specimen is sure to leave a lasting impression! Size of stone matrix: 30" L x 21" W (76.2 cm x 53.3 cm); fossil: 9" Diameter (22.9 cm)

Specimens like this are now becoming quite rare as almost all large-scale quarrying operations in the formation have ceased. It is likely, Holzmaden fossils of exceptional quality and size like this lovely example will appreciate in the future as demand far outstrips supply. Holzmaden is a highly unique formation, famous for producing some of the world's finest Jurassic marine life fossils. Some of the largest dinosaurs that ever walked the earth were in existence when this ammonite swam in the ancient seas alongside massive plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs.

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Provenance: private Diamond Springs, California, USA collection

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