Spinosaur - Fossilised claw
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Two Spinosaurus aegyptiacus elements (a claw and a toe bone) from the Kem Kem Beds, Morocco, dating to the Lower Cretaceous, professionally conserved with Paraloid B-72 stabilization and presented as a composite, in enhanced condition with original/official authenticity.
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A remarkable opportunity for fossil collectors and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is renowned as the largest carnivorous dinosaur known to science—even surpassing the Tyrannosaurus rex—and was uniquely adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
This lot features two associated elements presented as a Spinosaurus toe: 1 claw (ungual) and 1 toe bone (phalanx).
Important Condition & Transparency Note:
This lot is being offered strictly in the exact shape and condition in which it was acquired. Following a basic cleaning to remove surface matrix, a professional layer of Paraloid B-72 was applied solely to stabilize the specimens and prevent future degradation.
Please note that fossils from this region are frequently discovered as isolated, weathered fragments. As these pieces are being sold in their raw, as-found state without scientific verification or laboratory analysis, no guarantees can be made regarding their absolute authenticity, potential composite nature, or whether these two specific elements originally belonged to the same animal. The lot is sold "as-is" for display purposes. Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the texture, shape, and structure before placing your bid.
Specimen Specifications
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus (Theropod)
Elements: 1x Claw (Ungual) & 1x Toe Bone (Phalanx) — 2 pieces total
Age: Late Cretaceous, Cenomanian stage (approx. 100 million years old)
Location/Formation: Kem Kem Beds, Morocco
Claw Dimensions: 7.8 cm × 3.0 cm
Toe Bone Dimensions: 5.0 cm × 3.0 cm
Condition: Surface cleaned and stabilized with Paraloid B-72. Offered in as-found/acquired condition.
A remarkable opportunity for fossil collectors and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is renowned as the largest carnivorous dinosaur known to science—even surpassing the Tyrannosaurus rex—and was uniquely adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
This lot features two associated elements presented as a Spinosaurus toe: 1 claw (ungual) and 1 toe bone (phalanx).
Important Condition & Transparency Note:
This lot is being offered strictly in the exact shape and condition in which it was acquired. Following a basic cleaning to remove surface matrix, a professional layer of Paraloid B-72 was applied solely to stabilize the specimens and prevent future degradation.
Please note that fossils from this region are frequently discovered as isolated, weathered fragments. As these pieces are being sold in their raw, as-found state without scientific verification or laboratory analysis, no guarantees can be made regarding their absolute authenticity, potential composite nature, or whether these two specific elements originally belonged to the same animal. The lot is sold "as-is" for display purposes. Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the texture, shape, and structure before placing your bid.
Specimen Specifications
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus (Theropod)
Elements: 1x Claw (Ungual) & 1x Toe Bone (Phalanx) — 2 pieces total
Age: Late Cretaceous, Cenomanian stage (approx. 100 million years old)
Location/Formation: Kem Kem Beds, Morocco
Claw Dimensions: 7.8 cm × 3.0 cm
Toe Bone Dimensions: 5.0 cm × 3.0 cm
Condition: Surface cleaned and stabilized with Paraloid B-72. Offered in as-found/acquired condition.
Details
Number of objects
2
Specimen
Spinosaur
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
Treatment
Composite, Conserved
Authenticity
Original/official
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