Fish - Fossilised animal - Fossil Fish from China (Lycoptera sp.) – Cretaceous, Restored, Fine Detail Preservation - 116 mm - 63 mm (No reserve price)
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Fossil fish from China (Lycoptera sp.) from the Lower Cretaceous with preserved fine detail, prepared and restored.
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The offered piece shows a fossil fish from China, dated to the Lower Cretaceous (about 120–130 million years ago).
The fish is largely well preserved and shows a clearly recognizable body structure with a clearly visible spine as well as finely developed fins. In particular, the caudal fin and parts of the dorsal fin are well preserved and give the piece an appealing level of detail.
Based on the typical body shape and proportions, it is very likely a representative of the genus Lycoptera, a characteristic fossil fish from the Jehol Biota.
The preservation is overall good. The fish is clearly separated from the surrounding rock, with minor irregularities in the matrix that do not significantly affect the overall impression.
The piece has been partially restored or re-prepared, as is common with fossils from this region. The essential structures are nevertheless clearly visible and well preserved.
The matrix shows a natural texture and coloration, as is typical for fossils from this region.
A classic collecting 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 82 mm
Preparation: mechanically exposed and partially supplemented
The offered piece shows a fossil fish from China, dated to the Lower Cretaceous (about 120–130 million years ago).
The fish is largely well preserved and shows a clearly recognizable body structure with a clearly visible spine as well as finely developed fins. In particular, the caudal fin and parts of the dorsal fin are well preserved and give the piece an appealing level of detail.
Based on the typical body shape and proportions, it is very likely a representative of the genus Lycoptera, a characteristic fossil fish from the Jehol Biota.
The preservation is overall good. The fish is clearly separated from the surrounding rock, with minor irregularities in the matrix that do not significantly affect the overall impression.
The piece has been partially restored or re-prepared, as is common with fossils from this region. The essential structures are nevertheless clearly visible and well preserved.
The matrix shows a natural texture and coloration, as is typical for fossils from this region.
A classic collecting 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 82 mm
Preparation: mechanically exposed and partially supplemented
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Fish
Scientific name
Fossil Fish from China (Lycoptera sp.) – Cretaceous, Restored, Fine Detail Preservation
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Restored
Treatment
prepared
Weight
43.6 g
Height
116 mm
Width
63 mm
Depth
5 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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