Nautilus Shell vs Nautilus Fossil in Stardew Valley
Nautilus Shell and Nautilus Fossil are different items
| Nautilus Shell | Nautilus Fossil | |
|---|---|---|
| Local ID | 392 | 586 |
| Type | Forage/basic object | Museum artifact |
| Main sources | Winter Beach forage and other explicit gift/source rolls | Beach Artifact Spots (local 3% entry) and Fishing Treasure Chests |
| Main uses | Field Research Bundle requirement; tailoring/dye use; requested by applicable Fish Ponds | Donate to Gunther for the museum collection; normal artifact sale/use rules |
They are not white and brown color variants of one shell. Their names, IDs, data types, acquisition pools, and collection purposes are separate. Finding a Nautilus Shell does not satisfy the Nautilus Fossil museum slot, and donating the Fossil does not supply the bundle item.
Version scope: local item catalog location data Bundles and museum types.