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Snail sphere of limestone rock with rich and valuable fossil presence
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Limestone sphere called Lumachella from the characteristic precious and rich presence of fossils.
Slugs originate from sedimentation of organic remains of shells, ammonites and plant organisms.
Diameter 12.5 cm - 5 inch
The name Lumachella was given by Roman stonemasons during the Renaissance to denote a type of fossil-rich rock composed of shells of mollusks and snails.
The polished section of the sphere has curious arabesques. In Italy it is found in the Vicenza area, Trentino and Bergamo valleys.
In Imperial Rome, the Lumachella was considered a luxurious and refined object.
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