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Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish

$133.02per item
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CA$183.95per item
CA$229.94per item20% Off
A$200.27per item
A$250.34per item20% Off
CHF 106.94per item
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MX$2,417.61per item
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NOK 1,344.42per item
NOK 1,680.52per item20% Off
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DKK 853.32per 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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