Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 8.8 cm - 5.7 cm (No reserve price)

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Keichousaurus hui fossil – a natural, officially authentic Middle Triassic marine reptile specimen from Guizhou, China, about 230 million years old, professionally restored, measuring 8.8 by 5.7 by 0.7 cm and weighing 102 g.

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A true treasure from prehistory

Discover this authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, in the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.

This magnificent specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou province, China, internationally renowned for the richness and quality of their fossils.

The skeleton is well preserved and allows observation of many anatomical details, notably the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs as well as the long tail. The overall arrangement of the skeleton offers a nice visual balance and makes it a particularly interesting piece for a collection or an exhibition.

Characteristics

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years – Middle Triassic
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 8.8x5.7x0.7 cm

* Weight: 102 g
* The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated in the last photo.

Careful and secure shipping..— in France, we exclusively use Mondial Relay and Shop2Shop.

A true treasure from prehistory

Discover this authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, in the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.

This magnificent specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou province, China, internationally renowned for the richness and quality of their fossils.

The skeleton is well preserved and allows observation of many anatomical details, notably the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs as well as the long tail. The overall arrangement of the skeleton offers a nice visual balance and makes it a particularly interesting piece for a collection or an exhibition.

Characteristics

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years – Middle Triassic
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 8.8x5.7x0.7 cm

* Weight: 102 g
* The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated in the last photo.

Careful and secure shipping..— in France, we exclusively use Mondial Relay and Shop2Shop.

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
102 g
Height
8.8 cm
Width
5.7 cm
Depth
0.7 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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