Turtle - Fossil plate matrix - Manchurochelys - 41 cm - 29 cm

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Manchurochelys manchoukuoensis Endo & Shikama, 1942 turtle fossil from the Upper Cretaceous (100.5–66 Ma), conserved and natural, Original/official authenticity, 41 cm high, 29 cm wide, 2 cm deep.

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Rarely seen authentic and complete turtle fossil.

Species: Manchurochelys manchoukuoensis Endo & Shikama, 1942
Age: Early Cretaceous period

This turtle is very large and complete (with protective paint), the dark skeleton is matched with the light-colored matrix, forming a clear contrast. This fossil is from an old collector. The turtle measures 35 cm measured in a straight line from the tip of the snout to the very end of the tail. The size of the matrix is 41*29*2 cm.



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Rarely seen authentic and complete turtle fossil.

Species: Manchurochelys manchoukuoensis Endo & Shikama, 1942
Age: Early Cretaceous period

This turtle is very large and complete (with protective paint), the dark skeleton is matched with the light-colored matrix, forming a clear contrast. This fossil is from an old collector. The turtle measures 35 cm measured in a straight line from the tip of the snout to the very end of the tail. The size of the matrix is 41*29*2 cm.



Details

Specimen
Turtle
Scientific name
Manchurochelys
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Height
41 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
2 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
TaiwanVerified
2566
Objects sold
100%
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