Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de Keichousaurus hui – Un trésor du Trias - 30.4 cm - 20.7 cm

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Description from the seller

A true prehistoric treasure

Discover an authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived around 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.

This specimen comes from the famous fossil sites of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved, with many anatomical details clearly visible, including the skull, spine, ribs, limbs, and tail.

Features

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: around 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China

* Dimensions: 30.4x20.7x1.3cm
* Weight: 1935 g

The reverse of the specimen has been reinforced with the addition of a shale plate of the same type. This work was carried out to ensure its preservation and stability. A crack has been repaired; its location is indicated in the last photo. Apart from this, all the bones in this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, assembly, or coloring. The white lines on this specimen are natural quartz.

Carefully and securely shipped. Within France via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop only.

A true prehistoric treasure

Discover an authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived around 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs.

This specimen comes from the famous fossil sites of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the exceptional quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved, with many anatomical details clearly visible, including the skull, spine, ribs, limbs, and tail.

Features

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: around 230 million years (Middle Triassic)
* Origin: Guizhou, China

* Dimensions: 30.4x20.7x1.3cm
* Weight: 1935 g

The reverse of the specimen has been reinforced with the addition of a shale plate of the same type. This work was carried out to ensure its preservation and stability. A crack has been repaired; its location is indicated in the last photo. Apart from this, all the bones in this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, assembly, or coloring. The white lines on this specimen are natural quartz.

Carefully and securely shipped. Within 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
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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