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Exceptional Pair of Obelisk Shaped Fossil Sculptures 1980s

About the Item

Impressive pair of obelisk shaped polished extinct fossil sculptures (Orthoceras) with beautiful organic variations which date back 400 million years from Sweden and the Baltic States. They were sold in the United States in the 1980's. These sculptures were designed to stand upright with a leg in the back for stability.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Prehistoric (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sculpture1861stDibs: LU783834897912

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