Fish - Fossilised animal - Fossil Fish from China (Lycoptera sp.) – Cretaceous, Restored, Fine Detail Preservation - 112 mm - 75 mm (No reserve price)

The offered piece shows a fossil fish from China, dated to the Lower Cretaceous (about 120–130 million years).

The fish is largely complete and displays a clearly identifiable body structure with a clearly visible backbone as well as finely developed fins. In particular, the tail fin and parts of the dorsal fin are well preserved and lend the piece an appealing level of detail.

Due to the typical body shape and proportions, it is very likely a member of the genus Lycoptera, a characteristic fossil fish from the Jehol Biota.

The preservation is overall good. The fish is clearly set off from the surrounding rock, with minor irregularities in the matrix that do not significantly affect the overall impression.

The piece has been partially restored/retouched, as is common for fossils from this region. The essential structures are however well recognizable and stably preserved.

The matrix shows a natural texture and coloration, as is typical for fossils from this region.

A classic collector’s piece from one of the most important fossil Lagerstätten of the Cretaceous.

Details:
Origin: China (Liaoning region)
Age: Lower Cretaceous, about 120–130 million years
Species: probably Lycoptera sp.
Condition: good, with partial restoration
Matrix: natural rock slab
Fossil size: about 81 mm
Preparation: mechanically exposed and partially supplemented