Rusty islands in a dark pattern
Ochre and rusty-orange patches stand out against the deeper browns of this Coprolite fossil. Fine pale lines weave between them, with small white and grey flecks adding further detail to the textured face. The pattern brings warm colour and dark contrast together in an engaging way.
It is an unusual piece to enjoy for its appearance as well as its fossil identity. The rounded patches can suggest little islands separated by pale channels, an imagined map that rewards a closer look. Follow one light line across the darker surface and another shape comes into view, giving the piece a quietly absorbing character.
