Steppebison - Fossil skull - Bison Priscus - 7 cm - 12 cm

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Specimen Steppebison (Bison priscus) from the Quaternary, Pleistocene period, in natural condition, treated with Paraloid B-72 stabilization, authenticity Original/official, a partial upper jaw with original molars, height 7 cm, width 12 cm, depth 5 cm.

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The Steppe Bison was the undisputed king of the Mammoth Steppe. Towering over modern bison with a massive shoulder hump and horns spanning up to two meters, it roamed the vast plains of Europe and Asia. This fossil fragment offers a tangible connection to the prehistoric wilderness of the Late Pleistocene.

Specimen Highlights
Object: Partial upper jaw (Maxilla) featuring original molars.

Species: Bison priscus (Steppe Bison).

Age: Late Pleistocene (approx. 30,000 – 50,000 years old).

Condition: Excellent. The occlusal (chewing) surfaces of the teeth are highly defined, showing the intricate enamel patterns characteristic of the species.

The piece has been stabalized with paraloid B-72.



The Steppe Bison was the undisputed king of the Mammoth Steppe. Towering over modern bison with a massive shoulder hump and horns spanning up to two meters, it roamed the vast plains of Europe and Asia. This fossil fragment offers a tangible connection to the prehistoric wilderness of the Late Pleistocene.

Specimen Highlights
Object: Partial upper jaw (Maxilla) featuring original molars.

Species: Bison priscus (Steppe Bison).

Age: Late Pleistocene (approx. 30,000 – 50,000 years old).

Condition: Excellent. The occlusal (chewing) surfaces of the teeth are highly defined, showing the intricate enamel patterns characteristic of the species.

The piece has been stabalized with paraloid B-72.



Details

Specimen
Steppebison
Scientific name
Bison Priscus
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
7 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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