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Tall Orthoceras Limestone Sculpture - Morocco, Late 20th Century
Tall Orthoceras Limestone Sculpture - Morocco, Late 20th Century
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A tall, hand-carved stone tower made from fossil-rich limestone, filled with the remains of ancient cephalopods - squid-like creatures that lived in the oceans over 400 million years ago. The stone, often called Orthoceras marble, is quarried in Morocco, where layers of these prehistoric shells have slowly turned to stone over millennia.
The surface reveals beautiful natural patterns - both earthy and graphic - shaped and polished by hand to expose the fossil forms within: long, tapering shells suspended in deep grey stone with a soft, natural sheen.
This one is unusually tall and refined, with a graceful upward rhythm that feels more sculptural than geological. We love its quietly strong presence — a sculptural piece of natural history that fits right in with ceramics, brass, and glass, adding instant depth and contrast to any shelf or tabletop mix.
✦ Height 36 cm
✦ Fossil limestone (Orthoceras marble)
✦ Origin: Morocco
✦ Period: Late 20th century
✦ Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
SHIPPING & FREE PICK-UP
SHIPPING & FREE PICK-UP
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CONDITION & DETAILS
CONDITION & DETAILS
All our pieces are pre-loved — some contemporary, most vintage — and sold in their current condition including any signs of age or use, like patina, wear, fading, or minor flaws. Many vintage items also carry production marks from the manufacturing methods of their time. These details are very much a guarantee of authenticity, adding to the warmth and character of pieces with history.
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