{"product_id":"large-cut-polished-ammonite-pair-115-million-year-old-cretaceous-fossil-bf519","title":"Large Cut \u0026 Polished Ammonite Pair - 115 Million Year Old Cretaceous Fossil (BF519)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent matched pair of \u003cem\u003eCleoniceras\u003c\/em\u003e ammonites, expertly cut and polished to reveal the intricate internal chambers that once housed one of the ocean's most successful predators. Each half displays the mesmerizing spiral geometry and crystalline calcite chambers that have captivated collectors and naturalists for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cephalopod molluscs ruled the Cretaceous seas alongside the dinosaurs, their coiled shells providing both protection and buoyancy control as they hunted the ancient oceans. The name 'ammonite' derives from the Egyptian god Ammon, typically depicted with ram's horns—a fitting tribute to these spiral-shelled wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Cretaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 115 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 17.5 cm per half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut, polished, and museum-quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking display piece brings the drama of deep time into your collection—a tangible connection to an era when these chambered nautiloids filled ecological niches from shallow reefs to the open ocean. Perfect for the discerning collector, natural history enthusiast, or as a statement piece in any cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46441442803901,"sku":"BF519","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/BF519.jpg?v=1772280557","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/large-cut-polished-ammonite-pair-115-million-year-old-cretaceous-fossil-bf519","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}