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Lot 6
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Sublime ammonite Eogaudryceras umbilicostriatus ; Crétacé inférieur, Albien, Majunga, Madagascar

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 13 cm
Ce pur  joyau est probablement un exemplaire unique dans cette espèce à présenter son derme constitué d'ammolite, une matière classée comme gemme.  L'ammonite arbore ainsi les couleurs irisées de l'arc en ciel.

Condition

Perfect condition. Beautiful iridescence all over the shell. Very rare for that species. Very nice
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