Chambered Nautiloid Sculpture | Orthoceras Fossil Home Decor Gift
This Chambered Nautiloid Sculpture is a genuine fossil specimen, carved and polished from an orthocone nautiloid commonly known as Orthoceras.
Nautiloids lived around 380 million years ago in the Devonian seas. This specimen was collected from the Tindouf Basin in Morocco.
Orthoceras were cephalopods, the ancient relatives of today's nautilus, squid, cuttlefish and octopus. They moved through Palaeozoic oceans inside a long straight shell divided into chambers, using a slender internal tube called a siphuncle to control buoyancy in much the same way the living chambered nautilus does.
Hand polished to reveal those internal chambers, this piece has transformed deep time into a striking object for the shelf, desk or mantel.
A fossil like this makes a memorable gift for a collector, a distinctive piece of natural history home decor or a considered treat for yourself. It comes from the Australian Museum Shop, a name you can trust for authentic natural science specimens.
Dimensions: Approximately 23 x 8 x 10 cm and 1.75 kg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orthoceras? Orthoceras is the common name for an extinct straight shelled nautiloid cephalopod, an ancient relative of the modern nautilus, squid, cuttlefish and octopus.
Will mine look exactly like the photo? Every fossil is one of a kind, so the pattern, colour and exact shape will vary. Approximate dimensions are 23 x 8 x 10 cm and 1.75 kg.
Is it free standing and how do I care for it? Yes, it is designed to stand on a shelf, desk or mantel. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of harsh direct sunlight.
Does it make a good gift? It makes a memorable gift for fossil collectors, a distinctive home decor piece or an out of the ordinary treat for yourself.
