Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 18.1 cm - 9.3 cm (No reserve price)
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Fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Triassic period (about 230 million years ago), with natural condition and authentic Original/official treatment, comprising a 18.1 × 9.3 × 1.7 cm specimen weighing 690 g from Guizhou, China, with a professionally restored fissure and a shale plate backing.
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A true treasure of prehistory
Discover an authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological deposits of Guizhou province, in China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals numerous anatomical details, notably the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs, and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: around 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 18.1x9.3x1.7 cm
* Weight: 690 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention, carried out in a spirit of conservation and stability, is invisible on the exposed face and does not alter the presentation or the fossil’s interest. The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated on the last photo.
Careful and secure shipping to France via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop only.
A true treasure of prehistory
Discover an authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological deposits of Guizhou province, in China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals numerous anatomical details, notably the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs, and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: around 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 18.1x9.3x1.7 cm
* Weight: 690 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention, carried out in a spirit of conservation and stability, is invisible on the exposed face and does not alter the presentation or the fossil’s interest. The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated on the last photo.
Careful and secure shipping to France via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop only.
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Marine reptile
Scientific name
Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias
Country of origin
Asia
Geological period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
690 g
Height
18.1 cm
Width
9.3 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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