Pecten (Fossilised Scallop Shell)

Species: Gigantopectens restitutensis
Location: Lacoste, Southern France
Age: 12 Million Years (Miocene)
Size: H 40cm x W 65cm
Price: £4,000
Availability: Available  |  Enquire

Quite stunning pecten piece from Southern France with the surrounding bedrock carved out to make this one of the more unusual and interesting pieces we’ve seen from this location. Cut with a flat base this piece is completely freestanding.

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Examples of similar pieces in situ