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Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
$95,000List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Diameter: 16.54 in (42 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 75 Million y/o
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 428451stDibs: LU1052232892802
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