Description : Central Asia, Russia, ca. 400 million years ago. A pair of fossilized ammonites with fascinating dark, smooth surfaces and veins that appear golden-colored. The name ammonite came from Pliny the Elder after the Egyptian god Ammon, who was typically depicted wearing ram's horns that Pliny thought these fossils resembled. Size of one (they are very similar in size): 11 W (27.9 cm), 10.2 H (25.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, ex-private Colorado, USA collection
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About the lot N° 156 Title : Fossilized Russian Ammonites (Pr) Size : 11 W (27.9 cm), 10.2 H (25.9 cm) Condition report : Both are very fragile, with some repairs to their backs and sides. Both have been stabilized. Nice remaining detail. Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Summer Art Auction | Fine | Folk | Fun Sale date : 02 Sep 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale