SOLD | Group of fossilized Gigantopecten restitutensis shells | Lacoste, Southern France

Origin: Lacoste, Southern France

• Age: Upper Miocene, Burdigalian, 20-16 million years ago
• Size: H45cm W33cm D12cm
• Description: 20-16 million-year-old Gigantopectens restitutensis shells in original matrix. This natural assemblage highlights the interesting texture and three-dimensional depth of the individual specimens. The scallop shell is one of the most typical ornaments of Mediterranean Renaissance architecture and can be found on most buildings of that period. As this specimen proves, its aesthetic appeal has not diminished over time.
• Additional Information: These fossil shells (Pectens), preserved in their final form, are the ancestors of today's modern (edible) scallop. The host rock surrounding them has been removed to reveal their details.