Large Open Coil Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil Specimen, France
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Large Open Coil Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil Specimen, France
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:400 million years ago
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917134805942
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