Lot 2262

Natural History - Very Large Fossil Orthoceras Sculpture

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Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P. Formed as a freestanding three-dimensional formation of torpedo-shapes on a chiselled matrix; each 'torpedo' with multiple Orthoceras sp. fossils, some showing the cross-section of the creature. 52.3 kg, 113.5 cm (44 3/4 in.).

From Morocco, North Africa. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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Natural History - Very Large Fossil Orthoceras Sculpture

Name: Natural History - Very Large Fossil Orthoceras Sculpture
Brand: Fossil
SKU: 176559477
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