Coprolite (Reptile, Madagascar)

50 million years ago, during the Cenozoic era, a reptile—most likely a turtle—left behind a modest souvenir on the lands of Madagascar. Nothing remarkable at the time… except that this trace withstood the ages, transforming into a mineralized fossil, a true prehistoric time capsule.
Before being buried and fossilized, this coprolite had time to dry under the sun, preserving its original shape with astonishing precision. Today, no smell (thankfully!), no organic matter—just stone, proving that even the most unremarkable things can stand the test of time.
Displayed under a glass dome, on a brass base, this fragment of natural history comes with a touch of irony. A true collector’s trophy, or simply a reminder that some things, whether we like it or not, always leave their mark…