Triceratops Frill - Fossil bone
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Triceratops frill fragment from the Hell Creek Formation, Montana, USA, Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian), about 68–66 million years old, measuring 10 × 6 × 4 cm, conserved with Paraloid B-72 and in natural condition.
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Authentic fossil fragment of the frill (neck shield) of Triceratops, originating from the world-famous Hell Creek Formation in Montana, United States. This formation is among the most iconic Late Cretaceous sites in the world and provides the best-documented Triceratops material known.
The fragment measures 10 × 6 × 4 cm and displays the characteristic bone structure of the frill, one of the most recognizable and iconic anatomical features of Triceratops. Fossil frill fragments of this size, with clear identification and known origin, are particularly rare on the collector's market.
To prevent further deterioration and crumbling, the fossil has been professionally conserved with Paraloid B-72. This internationally recognized, reversible conservation agent is standardly used in museum and scientific collections and ensures stability without compromising authenticity.
Thanks to its recognizability, origin, and conservation, this specimen is highly suitable for high-quality presentation, educational purposes, or inclusion in a serious private or institutional collection.
Specifications
Taxon: Triceratops
Element: Frill-fragment (nekschild)
Find site: Hell Creek Formation, Montana, USA
Geological period: Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)
Age: approximately 68–66 million years
Dimensions: 10 × 6 × 4 cm
Condition: Very good
Conservation: treated with Paraloid B-72 for stabilization.
Authentic fossil fragment of the frill (neck shield) of Triceratops, originating from the world-famous Hell Creek Formation in Montana, United States. This formation is among the most iconic Late Cretaceous sites in the world and provides the best-documented Triceratops material known.
The fragment measures 10 × 6 × 4 cm and displays the characteristic bone structure of the frill, one of the most recognizable and iconic anatomical features of Triceratops. Fossil frill fragments of this size, with clear identification and known origin, are particularly rare on the collector's market.
To prevent further deterioration and crumbling, the fossil has been professionally conserved with Paraloid B-72. This internationally recognized, reversible conservation agent is standardly used in museum and scientific collections and ensures stability without compromising authenticity.
Thanks to its recognizability, origin, and conservation, this specimen is highly suitable for high-quality presentation, educational purposes, or inclusion in a serious private or institutional collection.
Specifications
Taxon: Triceratops
Element: Frill-fragment (nekschild)
Find site: Hell Creek Formation, Montana, USA
Geological period: Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)
Age: approximately 68–66 million years
Dimensions: 10 × 6 × 4 cm
Condition: Very good
Conservation: treated with Paraloid B-72 for stabilization.
Details
Specimen
Triceratops Frill
Country of Origin
United States
Geological Period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
B72
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