The Ammonite Fossil’s Amber Curves
Reddish-brown and amber tones give this ammonite fossil a rich, warm presence. Thin cream-coloured lines sweep through the spiral patterns, while white and grey patches bring a granular-looking contrast to the mostly smooth, glossy surfaces. Muted green-grey areas soften the palette, offering subtler colours to notice among the warmer shades.
Bright highlights skim the curved faces, picking out chamber-like patterns that widen around the small central coils. Broad outer curves meet short, straight edges, giving the flowing outlines a crisp interruption. In an imagined landscape, these winding lines could become a terraced river, amber water turning through pale banks. Yet the smallest coil holds its own fascination: a close little turn at the heart of a much wider sweep.
