Fossil Pecten Plate. Gigantopecten restitutensis. Miocene. Vaucluse, Lacoste, France. ...

Description

Fossil Pecten Plate
Gigantopecten restitutensis
Miocene
Vaucluse, Lacoste, France

A dramatic and visually captivating display, this natural assemblage of fossilized Pectens-ancient marine scallops-was formed within a Miocene shoreline sediment, preserving a moment of prehistoric coastal life in exquisite detail. The prehistoric Pectens, belonging to a genus of large bivalve mollusks, are embedded in their original Limestone matrix, each specimen retained in its natural position as discovered. The composition highlights the textural richness and sculptural depth of the shells, whose subtle blanched coloration enhances the dimensional interplay between light and shadow across the surface. This organic arrangement, shaped entirely by natural deposition and fossilization, evokes both scientific fascination and aesthetic refinement. Equally suited for inclusion in a specialized invertebrate fossil collection or as a decorative focal point within a sophisticated interior, this remarkable specimen of Gigantopecten restitutensis bridges the worlds of natural history and timeless design-a serene and elegant relic of Earth's ancient aquatic fauna.
Overall Measurements: 20.00 x 17.00 x 5.50 inches (50.80 x 43.18 x 13.97 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector

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