Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 30 cm - 20.2 cm
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Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias, a marine reptile fossil specimen from the Middle Triassic, about 230 million years old, originating in Guizhou, China, in natural condition and authentic original, weighing 1848 g and measuring 30 x 20.2 x 1.5 cm, with the reverse stabilized by a shale plate.
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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 deposits 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, spine, ribs, limbs, and tail.
Features
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: approximately 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 30 x 20.2 x 1.5 cm
* Weight: 1848 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by adding a slab of shale of the same nature. This intervention, carried out in the interest of conservation and stability. A crack has been repaired; its location is indicated in the last photo. Aside from that, all the bones of this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloration. The white lines on this specimen are natural quartz.
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 deposits 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, spine, ribs, limbs, and tail.
Features
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: approximately 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 30 x 20.2 x 1.5 cm
* Weight: 1848 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by adding a slab of shale of the same nature. This intervention, carried out in the interest of conservation and stability. A crack has been repaired; its location is indicated in the last photo. Aside from that, all the bones of this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloration. The white lines on this specimen are natural quartz.
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
1848 g
Height
30 cm
Width
20.2 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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