Rare complete skeleton of Pterosaurus fossil, not bird, dinosaur fossil skeleton - Fossil skeleton - Darwinopterus modularis

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Darwinopterus modularis, a rare complete pterosaur fossil specimen from the Lower Cretaceous of Asia, conserved and in natural condition with no restoration.

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This is an all genuine pterosaurus specimen (Darwinopterus modularis) in museum quality. This specimen has retained excellent bone details, its sharp teeth are very three dimensional and in the best possible quality. There are natural stains around the skeleton, possibly from its soft skin.

No restoration is done to the pterosaur skeleton, while cracks on slab are professionally rejoined and restored. This specimen can endure long term display at home or museum.

This is a museum quality specimen for museum or serious fossil collectors. A once in a life time, not to be missed specimen.

Slab size: 460mm (lenght) x 245mm (width) x 8mm (thickness)

This specimen will be shipped from Hong Kong by courier service. Will communicate with the winner before shipment to easy your concern.
Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. However, due to the fragile nature of large and heavy fossil, please accept minor damage of the fossil on arrival. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.

This is an all genuine pterosaurus specimen (Darwinopterus modularis) in museum quality. This specimen has retained excellent bone details, its sharp teeth are very three dimensional and in the best possible quality. There are natural stains around the skeleton, possibly from its soft skin.

No restoration is done to the pterosaur skeleton, while cracks on slab are professionally rejoined and restored. This specimen can endure long term display at home or museum.

This is a museum quality specimen for museum or serious fossil collectors. A once in a life time, not to be missed specimen.

Slab size: 460mm (lenght) x 245mm (width) x 8mm (thickness)

This specimen will be shipped from Hong Kong by courier service. Will communicate with the winner before shipment to easy your concern.
Parcel will be packed carefully and safely to maximize the protection. However, due to the fragile nature of large and heavy fossil, please accept minor damage of the fossil on arrival. Insurance at buyer’s additional cost; otherwise the parcel will NOT be insured.

Details

Specimen
Rare complete skeleton of Pterosaurus fossil, not bird, dinosaur fossil skeleton
Scientific name
Darwinopterus modularis
Country of Origin
Asia
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Hong KongVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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