Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus (No reserve price)

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Keichousaurus hui is a Middle Triassic reptile fossil specimen from China, presented on a natural rock plaque and weighing 718 g, in natural condition with original authenticity.

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Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –-

Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic, dating to about 240 million years ago.

The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves an aesthetically detailed skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and the long tail visible.
A crack has been repaired, and its location is indicated by a red line.

Features :

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China

* Plate dimensions: 18.3x10.5x1.5 cm
* Weight: 718 g

* A similarly natural rock slab has been glued to the reverse to reinforce the whole. This restoration does not affect the presentation of the fossil.

Description :
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and is a beautiful piece for collectors of paleontology, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.

* Neat packaging and secure shipping. Shipping in France only via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop.

Authenticity guaranteed – Natural fossil, not molded and not reconstituted.

Don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions or to obtain additional photos.

Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –-

Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic, dating to about 240 million years ago.

The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves an aesthetically detailed skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and the long tail visible.
A crack has been repaired, and its location is indicated by a red line.

Features :

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China

* Plate dimensions: 18.3x10.5x1.5 cm
* Weight: 718 g

* A similarly natural rock slab has been glued to the reverse to reinforce the whole. This restoration does not affect the presentation of the fossil.

Description :
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and is a beautiful piece for collectors of paleontology, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.

* Neat packaging and secure shipping. Shipping in France only via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop.

Authenticity guaranteed – Natural fossil, not molded and not reconstituted.

Don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions or to obtain additional photos.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic
Scientific name
Keichousaurus
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
718 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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