Dazzling Opalescent Gem Ammonite Fossil
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Dazzling Opalescent Gem Ammonite Fossil
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Diameter: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:75 Million years before present
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU105229838153
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