{"product_id":"orthoceras-fossil-tower-sculpture","title":"Orthoceras Fossil Tower Sculpture","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking piece of natural history, shaped by a world that existed hundreds of millions of years ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach Orthoceras Fossil Tower is carved and polished to reveal ancient marine fossils preserved within contrasting dark limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400 MILLION YEARS OLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrthoceras were straight-shelled marine creatures, related to today's squid, octopus and nautilus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe polished black and grey stone creates a striking contrast against the pale fossil forms within, revealing beautiful natural patterns shaped millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach sculpture has its own natural markings, fossil patterns and individual shape, making every piece completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFreestanding and full of character, it's an unusual statement piece for a desk, study, bookshelf or living space — and a fascinating gift for anyone drawn to fossils, geology and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSYMBOLISM \u0026amp; MEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Wisdom • Grounding • Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a history stretching back hundreds of millions of years, Orthoceras has become a symbol of ancient wisdom, resilience and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts connection to Earth's distant past makes it a meaningful piece for grounding, reflection and embracing growth and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx 20–25cm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8–10\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx 25–35cm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10–14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil-bearing limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthoceras \/ straight-shelled nautiloid cephalopods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Devonian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 400 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a natural fossil product. Shape, size, fossil placement, markings and colour will vary from piece to piece, making every sculpture completely individual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Nest","offers":[{"title":"Small | 20-25cm","offer_id":63649428734282,"sku":"7800 20 36","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium | 25-35cm","offer_id":63649428767050,"sku":"7800 20 37","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/8513\/0058\/files\/74000455_orthoceras_sculpture_01-300.jpg?v=1790181439","url":"https:\/\/crystalnest.co.uk\/products\/orthoceras-fossil-tower-sculpture","provider":"Crystal Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}