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Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish

$164.73per item
£121.97per item
€140per itemVAT Included
CA$229.44per item
A$233.42per item
CHF 133.78per item
MX$2,810.58per item
NOK 1,563.59per item
SEK 1,570.45per item
DKK 1,067.56per item
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About the Item

A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s. Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stone,Polished
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. fossil made into an ashtray.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782242042082

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