Ammonite Fossil. Argonauticeras besairiei. Cretaceous. Ambatolafia, Ambarimaninga Region. Mahajanga Province, ...

Description

Ammonite Fossil
Argonauticeras besairiei
Cretaceous
Ambatolafia, Ambarimaninga Region
Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
4.17 x 2.96 x 1.88 inches (10.59 x 7.53 x 4.77 cm)

This is truly an excellent Ammonite with a great deal to offer. Thick and solid, this well-preserved cephalopod is an ideal diagnostic example of the variety. Exquisite on both sides, the invertebrate specimen has been expertly and carefully prepared for display, and the combination of color, form, shape, and quality of this piece is absolutely sublime. The tactile texture of the offering adds to the overall charm of the specimen, and the fossil has been expertly restored to the end of the outer chamber, which is rather uncommon. Dating to the Cretaceous, this product of Madagascar is a superb example from the renowned location. Representing a Argonauticeras besairiei, this is a collector's piece that is amazing on all sides and really stands up to the name as the specimen is highly inflated. The beautiful and robust cephalopod measures over 4 inches (10.56 cm) at its maximum dimension.



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