Fish - Fossilised animal - Fossil Fish from China (Lycoptera sp.) – Cretaceous, Restored, Fine Detail Preservation - 118 mm - 67 mm (No reserve price)
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This prepared fossil fish from China, identified as Lycoptera sp., dates to the Lower Cretaceous and is restored.
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The piece offered is a fossil fish from China, dating to the Early Cretaceous (approx. 120–130 million years ago).
The fish is largely complete and displays a clearly recognizable body structure, with a prominently visible spine and finely defined fins. The tail fin and parts of the dorsal fin are particularly well preserved, giving the piece an appealing level of detail.
Based on its characteristic body shape and proportions, it is very likely a member of the genus Lycoptera, a distinctive fossil fish from the Jehol Biota.
Overall, the preservation is good. The fish is clearly distinct from the surrounding rock, though there are minor irregularities in the matrix that do not significantly detract from the overall impression.
The piece has been partially restored and/or re-prepared, as is common for fossils from this region. However, the essential structures are clearly visible and remain well preserved.
The matrix displays the natural texture and coloration typical of fossils from this region.
A classic collector’s piece from one of the most significant fossil deposits of the Cretaceous.
Details:
Origin: China (Liaoning region)
Age: Early Cretaceous, approx. 120–130 million years
Species: probably Lycoptera sp.
Condition: good, with partial restoration
Matrix: natural rock slab
Fossil size: approx. 83 mm
Preparation: mechanically exposed and partially supplemented
The piece offered is a fossil fish from China, dating to the Early Cretaceous (approx. 120–130 million years ago).
The fish is largely complete and displays a clearly recognizable body structure, with a prominently visible spine and finely defined fins. The tail fin and parts of the dorsal fin are particularly well preserved, giving the piece an appealing level of detail.
Based on its characteristic body shape and proportions, it is very likely a member of the genus Lycoptera, a distinctive fossil fish from the Jehol Biota.
Overall, the preservation is good. The fish is clearly distinct from the surrounding rock, though there are minor irregularities in the matrix that do not significantly detract from the overall impression.
The piece has been partially restored and/or re-prepared, as is common for fossils from this region. However, the essential structures are clearly visible and remain well preserved.
The matrix displays the natural texture and coloration typical of fossils from this region.
A classic collector’s piece from one of the most significant fossil deposits of the Cretaceous.
Details:
Origin: China (Liaoning region)
Age: Early Cretaceous, approx. 120–130 million years
Species: probably Lycoptera sp.
Condition: good, with partial restoration
Matrix: natural rock slab
Fossil size: approx. 83 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
43.09 g
Height
118 mm
Width
67 mm
Depth
5 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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