Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 30.4 cm - 20.7 cm
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Fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile specimen from the Middle Triassic (about 230 million years ago), natural condition and original authenticity, with dimensions 30.4 × 20.7 × 1.3 cm and a weight of 1935 g, and the reverse reinforced with a shale plate for conservation.
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A genuine 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, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals many anatomical details, including the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs, and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 30.4 x 20.7 x 1.3 cm
* Weight: 1935 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention was carried out for 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 genuine 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, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.
This specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and clearly reveals many anatomical details, including the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs, and the tail.
Characteristics
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: about 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China
* Dimensions: 30.4 x 20.7 x 1.3 cm
* Weight: 1935 g
The reverse side of the specimen has been reinforced by the addition of a shale plate of the same nature. This intervention was carried out for 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
1935 g
Height
30.4 cm
Width
20.7 cm
Depth
1.3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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