Steppe bison - mandible - Fossil bone - Bison priscus - 23 cm - 45 cm

Authentic fossil Mandible of Bison priscus – 766 g – 43 × 23 × 3 cm

The Bison priscus, the so-called steppe bison, was a large extinct bovid that inhabited vast areas of Eurasia. The species lived from the Middle Pleistocene to the Early Holocene, roughly between about 600,000 and 10,000 years ago.

The specimen preserves a significant portion of the dentition and presents interesting anatomical details. Notably evident is a permanent tooth still embdded in the mandible, visible beneath the corresponding deciduous tooth, testimony to a dentition still in the process of replacement. A further embedded dental element is observable at the front, where the bone is partially open and also reveals its internal structure.

The preserved teeth are naturally accommodated in their respective alveolar cavities and show a slight movement due to natural fossilization and preservation processes; they are not glued.

The natural openings and the mandibular canal that runs longitudinally through the bone, intended for the passage of nerves and blood vessels, are also clearly visible. The open portions allow appreciation of the spongy internal structure of the bone, while the external surface retains clearly legible anatomical details.

The mandible displays natural tones from beige to brown, with darker variations especially in the rear part. The overall shape is well preserved, including the broad ascending ramus, which gives the specimen a notable display presence in addition to its paleontological and collecting interest.

Origin: Poland
Geological period: from the Middle Pleistocene to the Early Holocene
Weight: 766 g
Dimensions: 43 × 23 × 3 cm
Conditions: Natural

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