Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 6.2 cm - 4.7 cm (No reserve price)
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Authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic (about 230 million years ago) originating from Guizhou, China; natural condition, original authenticity, specimen 6.2 × 4.7 × 1.0 cm, weight 68 g, with a professionally restored crack and a slate plate added on the reverse for conservation.
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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, well before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological sites of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals numerous anatomical details, including the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years ago (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 6.2x4.7x1.0 cm
* Weight: 68 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been consolidated by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention, performed for conservation and stability, is invisible on the exposed face and does not alter the presentation or the interest of the fossil. The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated on the last photo.
Careful and secure shipping. In 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, well before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological sites of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals numerous anatomical details, including the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years ago (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 6.2x4.7x1.0 cm
* Weight: 68 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been consolidated by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention, performed for conservation and stability, is invisible on the exposed face and does not alter the presentation or the interest of the fossil. The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated on the last photo.
Careful and secure shipping. In 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
68 g
Height
6.2 cm
Width
4.7 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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