Large Rare Iridescent Ammonite Fossil with Blue, Green, Red and Orange Hues.
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Large Rare Iridescent Ammonite Fossil with Blue, Green, Red and Orange Hues.
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:75-72 Million Years Old
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Palaeontologists based in Canada used professional tools and equipment to excavate and reveal the specimen. Minor repairs and alterations made to original fossil. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Cambridge, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5601230886262
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