Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus (No reserve price)
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This natural Keichousaurus hui marine reptile fossil from the Triassic is preserved on a stone slab, with red lines marking restored cracks and no reconstruction, assembly or colouring.
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Keichousaurus Fossil (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a Middle Triassic marine reptile dating back approximately 240 million years.
The specimen is displayed on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly attractive skeleton, with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and long tail visible.
Features:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Slab dimensions: 25.7x17.6x1.6cm
* Weight: 1466g
* The specimen is mounted on a slab of the same type for greater stability; the red lines indicate areas where cracks have been restored. Apart from this, no reconstruction, assembly, or coloring has been carried out.
Description:
This fossil is exceptionally well preserved anatomically and makes a beautiful addition to any collection for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light-colored matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Carefully packaged and shipped securely.
France: Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop
International: Colissimo or Chronopost Shop2Shop
Keichousaurus Fossil (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a Middle Triassic marine reptile dating back approximately 240 million years.
The specimen is displayed on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly attractive skeleton, with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and long tail visible.
Features:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Slab dimensions: 25.7x17.6x1.6cm
* Weight: 1466g
* The specimen is mounted on a slab of the same type for greater stability; the red lines indicate areas where cracks have been restored. Apart from this, no reconstruction, assembly, or coloring has been carried out.
Description:
This fossil is exceptionally well preserved anatomically and makes a beautiful addition to any collection for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light-colored matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Carefully packaged and shipped securely.
France: Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop
International: Colissimo or Chronopost Shop2Shop
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
1466 g
Authenticity
Original/official
