{"title":"Fossils","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore our collection of authentic fossils showcasing remarkable prehistoric life from around the world. From beautifully preserved trilobites and ammonites to fossil fish, echinoids, and museum-quality display specimens, each piece is selected for its scientific significance, natural beauty, and exceptional preservation. Whether you’re an experienced fossil collector, educator, or searching for a unique statement piece, Derby City Mineral Gallery offers genuine fossils that bring millions of years of Earth’s history into your collection or home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-scutella-plate-miocene-period-23-million-years-old","title":"Large Scutella Plate Miocene Period (23 Million years old)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScutella (Sand Dollar) Fossil Plate — Miocene, Bordeaux Region, France\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn impressive large fossil plate featuring an abundant natural assemblage of Scutella sand dollars from the Miocene Period, collected from the Bordeaux region of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumerous individual sand dollars are beautifully exposed across the matrix, ranging in size and orientation and creating a remarkably dimensional display. Many retain their distinctive five-petaled ambulacral patterns, while the overlapping and partially embedded specimens reveal how these echinoids accumulated and were preserved within the ancient marine sediments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe plate’s warm cream and sandy coloration, combined with the repetition of the characteristic flower-like patterns, gives the specimen an almost artistic quality. Its large size and abundance of fossils create considerably more visual presence than a typical individual sand dollar specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScutella is an extinct genus of echinoid related to modern sand dollars. This substantial plate preserves multiple individuals together, offering both an attractive fossil display and a glimpse into the marine ecosystem that occupied this region of France millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautiful combination of natural history, repetition, texture, and sculptural form, making this an exceptional centerpiece for a fossil collection or sophisticated interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/b\u003e Scutella sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e Miocene Period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocality:\u003c\/b\u003e Bordeaux Region, France\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby City Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631133438206,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7240\/9854\/files\/IMG_6624.jpg?v=1784771177"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7240\/9854\/collections\/IMG_3512.jpg?v=1785507189","url":"https:\/\/shop.derbycitymineralgallery.com\/collections\/fossils.oembed","provider":"Derby City Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}