Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - SOLD 1.134" morrisonformation The first fish had begun

The first fish had begun to evolve and make their homes among the colorful coral reefs of the sea

including the 18" (45cm) cable chain

The silver has been hand-prepared at our workshop into custom 5-6mm stamped circles

Egyptian faience is made of silica

This specimen is a piece of insulation blanket that was part of Endeavour’s Thermal Control System

Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - SOLD 1.134" morrisonformation The first fish had begunFossilized at the bottom of the sea floor over 5,000,000 years ago, this Dendraster is a window into the ocean's past. The body plan of the animal has been preserved in beautiful detail, with their intricate skeletons still clearly visible. This particular fossil is a 1. 134" Dendraster gibbsii from the San Joaquin Valley deposit. The petroleum in this region provides a unique, natural stain to the item.