Precious Ammonite Fossil in very good condition. With Methacrylate Support.

Great ammonite fossil full of beauty and elegance that has survived to our days in amazing condition. This singular piece comes on a discreet methacrylate stand designed to keep it straight, so it can be exhibited and shine in all its splendor. It is especially interesting because of its perfection and balanced shape that turn it into a very decorative piece. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals in the subclass Ammonoidea of the class Cephalopoda. They inhabited the oceans from the Paleozoic to the Cretaceous period and disappeared 65 million years ago. This fact makes of this piece a real witness of our planets oldest history.Ammonites are related to actual nautilus, a mysterious mollusk that inhabits deep seabed. Curiously enough, the name ammonite comes from the Egyptian god Ammon who was typically depicted wearing rams horns similar to the fossils in shape. It was Pliny the Elder, who lived in the 1st century a. D., the one who first used the Latin name ammonis cornua (horns of Ammon) to design these fossil. Though this particular piece is not bigger that 20 cm high, these incredible animals could reach a size of more than 2 m diameter. This fact turns them into real prehistoric marine monsters.This fossil is especially appealing because of its balanced shape and excellent condition. The animals shell is complete and its stony texture boasts a nice light color with touches of bright orange stratifications. The methacrylate stand where it rests keeps it straight so we can admire the ammonite in its great beauty. We can say therefore say that this striking ammonite fossil is a real witness of the beginning of life in the Earths oceans and a wonderful decorative piece.Medidas: Ancho: 150 mm. Alto: 180 mm.