Fossil matrix - Hipparion - 45 cm - 20 cm

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Hipparion skull specimen from Asia, dating to the Neogene Miocene, in natural condition, with a height of 45 cm, width 20 cm and depth 16 cm.

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Free shippung !
This is a very rare skull of a Hipparion.
• Well-preserved skull structure with clear overall morphology
• Teeth clearly visible
• Eye socket (orbit) intact and three-dimensional
• Stable mineralization
• Ideal for exhibition, educational display, or high-end private collection

The dental wear patterns clearly demonstrate its herbivorous diet. The elongated snout and cranial proportions are consistent with classic Hipparion morphology. Complete skull specimens of this type are uncommon on the market, especially those retaining well-preserved dentition, making this piece particularly desirable.

The three-toed horse is an extinct side branch in the evolutionary history of mammals, Perissodactylidae. It was once widely distributed in North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Its habitat includes forest-free areas, grasslands, short grass grasslands and steppes, etc. . Three-toed horses are also much smaller than modern horses.

Free shippung !
This is a very rare skull of a Hipparion.
• Well-preserved skull structure with clear overall morphology
• Teeth clearly visible
• Eye socket (orbit) intact and three-dimensional
• Stable mineralization
• Ideal for exhibition, educational display, or high-end private collection

The dental wear patterns clearly demonstrate its herbivorous diet. The elongated snout and cranial proportions are consistent with classic Hipparion morphology. Complete skull specimens of this type are uncommon on the market, especially those retaining well-preserved dentition, making this piece particularly desirable.

The three-toed horse is an extinct side branch in the evolutionary history of mammals, Perissodactylidae. It was once widely distributed in North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Its habitat includes forest-free areas, grasslands, short grass grasslands and steppes, etc. . Three-toed horses are also much smaller than modern horses.

Details

Scientific name
Hipparion
Country of Origin
Asia
Geological Period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
45 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
16 cm
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Objects sold
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