{"product_id":"large-orthoceras-sculpture-ornament-355mm-high","title":"Large Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture Ornament - 355mm High","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe piece pictured is the exact sculpture you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Towering Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding an impressive 355mm high, this orthoceras sculpture is a dramatic piece of prehistoric history for your home. Several long, tapering orthoceras shells rise side by side from a rough-textured base, polished to a deep black sheen that shows off their pale grey chambered interiors. Look closely and you can trace the segmented chambers running along each shell, a natural pattern that's hundreds of millions of years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Orthoceras\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrthoceras (meaning \"straight horn\") were marine cephalopods, distant relatives of today's squid and nautilus. They swam in ancient seas around 400 million years ago, using their chambered shells to control buoyancy. After they died, their shells settled into seabed sediment and were slowly fossilised, with minerals replacing the original shell to preserve every chamber in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrystal \u0026amp; Fossil Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal and fossil traditions, orthoceras is associated with ancient wisdom and the passage of time. Many people believe it may help with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting go of the past and embracing change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience, longevity and personal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthoceras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-shell sculpture ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 3.35Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished shells with a natural rough-textured base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with pale grey chamber detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Statement décor, collectors and fossil lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a natural fossil, this sculpture is completely unique. Markings, colour and texture are part of its natural character and may include small marks or imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54904638865741,"sku":"SKXLM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Orthoceras_Fossil_Sculpture_355mm_1_SKXLM.jpg?v=1790688182","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/large-orthoceras-sculpture-ornament-355mm-high","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}