Ammonite, Large Fossil Sculpture 53cm To Pose

Large Ammonite Fossil
Carved from a whole stone, this impressive specimen measures 53 cm in height.

Ammonites (Ammonoidea) are a fossil subclass of cephalopod mollusks. They first appeared during the Devonian period and went extinct shortly after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, approximately 335 million years ago.

These creatures were characterized by a more or less coiled univalve shell. The animal occupied only the last chamber, while the other chambers were used to control buoyancy. The siphuncle connecting the chambers was located in an external (ventral) position along the shell wall—unlike in nautiluses, where it is axial.

Their fossilized shells serve as excellent chronological markers. Sizes range from just a few millimeters to over 2 meters in diameter (e.g., Parapuzosia seppenradensis).

Packaging and Delivery Costs

• Collection: Free

• Belgium: €80

• France: €120

• Europe: €200

• Rest of the world: €350