{"product_id":"polished-phylloceras-ammonite","title":"Polished Phylloceras Ammonite with “Cat’s Paw” Detail","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhylloceras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ammonite from Madagascar displays intricate cream and honey-coloured patterns against a rich brown background. Its rounded spiral and glossy finish make it an eye-catching fossil for a collection, shelf or cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branching markings are \u003c\/span\u003esuture patterns\u003cspan\u003e, tracing where the ammonite’s internal chamber walls met the outer shell. Polishing reveals these delicate outlines, bringing out their contrast with the surrounding fossil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the open end, sculpted “cat’s paw” detailing adds a distinctive finishing touch. This shaped feature is part of the specimen’s preparation, rather than the ammonite’s original shell opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar\u003cbr\u003eCretaceous\u003cbr\u003e100 million years old\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 7cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more specimens in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefossilshop.co.uk\/collections\/ammonites\"\u003eammonite collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Fossils Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56573411983739,"sku":"504","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/1584\/4269\/files\/Phylloceras-9226.jpg?v=1794309801","url":"https:\/\/thefossilshop.co.uk\/products\/polished-phylloceras-ammonite","provider":"The Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}